Coeliac condition

This is a real gluten allergy in which the small intestinal villi degenerate and a maldigestion and malabsorption syndrome develops. Diarrhoea, loss of minerals and weight loss are the consequences. In celiac disease, cereals containing gluten should never be eaten. Celiac disease can be detected by determining endomysial antibodies, gliadin antibodies and a small intestine suction biopsy.

Gluten intolerance with an IgG4 immune response

This is an excessive immune response to gluten. The resulting complaints can be manifold and very unspecific. This intolerance often manifests itself in unclear pain in the musculoskeletal system, fatigue and susceptibility to infections. This intolerance is proven by an IgG4 blood test. The consequence is also the avoidance of gluten, whereby however small quantities do not fall so much into the weight.