Frequent Stomach Pain? It Could Be Celiac Disease

Wheat, rye, and barley are found in many common foods. These include most bread, crackers, and wraps; condiments such as ketchup, marinades, soy sauce, and more; most baked goods such as cakes, pastries, and muffins; and even beverages such as beer, some coffee, and chocolate milk. For millions of people, ingesting these foods or drinks can lead to serious consequences. Suffering from this condition can be debilitating, luckily, there are new and emerging treatments available. Keep reading to learn more about Celiac Disease and whether a Celiac Disease Clinical Study may be right for you.

Celiac Disease Signs and Symptoms

If you are worried your child may have this condition, here are some common symptoms of Celiac Disease to look for:

• Abdominal bloating and pain
• Chronic diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Pale, foul-smelling, or fatty stool
• Iron-deficiency anemia
• Weight loss
• Fatigue
• Irritability and behavioral issues
• Dental enamel defects of the permanent teeth
• Delayed growth and puberty
• Short stature
• Failure to thrive
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Symptoms of Celiac Disease in adults include:

• Unexplained iron-deficiency anemia
• Fatigue
• Bone or joint pain
• Arthritis
• Osteoporosis or osteopenia (bone loss)
• Liver and biliary tract disorders (transaminitis, fatty liver, primary sclerosing cholangitis, etc.)
• Depression or anxiety
• Peripheral neuropathy (tingling, numbness, or pain in the hands and feet)
• Seizures or migraines
• Missed menstrual periods
• Infertility or recurrent miscarriage
• Canker sores inside the mouth
• Dermatitis herpetiformis (itchy skin rash)

Treatment

Celiac Disease is a serious autoimmune disease that occurs in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. It is estimated to affect 1 in 100 people worldwide.

The only treatment for this condition is to avoid gluten. This means following a strict gluten-free diet. For most people, following this diet will stop symptoms, heal existing intestinal damage, and prevent further damage within weeks of beginning the diet.

Celiac Disease Clinical Study

There are new ways of treating this condition on the horizon, other than following a strict gluten-free diet. Since gluten is in so many foods and drinks and can be difficult to detect without extra vigilance, pharmaceutical companies are fast at work developing new treatments.

If you are interested in learning more about ways to treat your condition, you may be a perfect fit for a Celiac Disease Clinical Study. In addition to being compensated up to $1,200, you can look forward to many benefits, including:

• Progressing the study and science
• Taking advantage of the newest, cutting-edge treatments available
• Complimentary consultation and health exam
• FDA-Governed
• HIPAA-compliant
• And much more

If you are at least 18 years old and have been diagnosed with Celiac Disease, fill out our form. Our representatives will get in touch with you to talk you through the entire process and schedule your complimentary medical exam. Our team of clinical research investigators brings many years of research experience working at UCLA and USC, and we are ready to work with you.