Gluten neuropathy refers to damage that can occur to peripheral nerves in people with gluten sensitivity.
Gluten neuropathy may result in symptoms such as numbness, tingling, or even sensations of burning and pain.
People with peripheral neuropathy suffer from those types of sensations on a regular basis.
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Non-celiacgluten sensitivityis also a recognized condition.
Researchers suggest that tingling and numbness in the extremities represent one of the most commongluten sensitivity symptoms.
Gluten Neuropathy Symptoms
Gluten neuropathyor peripheral neuropathy in people with gluten sensitivitypresents with a range of symptoms.
But gluten neuropathy can also cause numbness or reduced sensation in the face or body.
The weird sensations usually start at the farthest point and work inward, up your legs and arms.
you’re free to have just one nerve affected or multiple nerves.
The tests can detect if your body views gluten as an invader and is generating antibodies against the protein.
AGA IgG and AGA-IgA antibodies are linked to inflammation.
A 2024 report published inGastroenterologystated that there has been a major shift in the understanding of celiac disease.
This new understanding is helping healthcare professionals look beyond gastroenterological symptoms in the process of finding a proper diagnosis.
Treatment
Gluten neuropathy is not a condition that is likely to go away on its own.
So treatment to manage your symptoms is important.
Research shows that following agluten-free dietmay help improve or resolve gluten neuropathy symptoms.
Gluten is also in many processed food products.
It’s important to look at ingredients on product labels.
Your healthcare provider can help give you guidance on how to eliminate gluten from your diet.
These drugs can include:
This list does not include every medication that can cause neuropathy.
The condition results in symptoms including numbness, pain, burning sensations, or tingling.
Peripheral neuropathy probably won’t go away on its own.
However, studies show that following a gluten-free diet may improve or resolve symptoms.
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