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If the person inherits two different types, that is referred to as beingheterozygous. Even with one copy HLA-DQ8, your risk more than doubles. However, heterozygosity doesn’t always mean less risk. Andrew Brookes / Getty Images In Europe, for example, it is the most associated with celiac disease and juvenile diabetes. Not that it matters in terms of disease progression. To date, there is no suggestion that either serotype has any impact on the severity of the disease....

In this article, learn important statistics and facts about celiac disease. When a person with celiac disease ingests gluten, it attacks the small intestine, leading to digestive problems. Eating a strictlygluten-free dietis important for anyone with celiac disease. Oleg Breslavtsev / Getty Images Related:Symptoms of Celiac Disease How Common Is Celiac Disease? An estimated 2 million (or 1 in 133) people in the United States have celiac disease. This number may be higher in certain geographic regions and specific demographic groups....

4 Ways That the Immune-Related Disorder Differs in Males Celiac diseasedoes not treat all people the same. This includes variations in the symptoms and characteristics of the disease in males and females. This article takes a look at some of the ways that celiac disease differs in males compared to females. LightFieldStudios / Getty Images With that said, celiac disease affects females two to three times more often than males....

Use of thegluten-free dietin autism is controversial (most medical studies don’t report any benefit). The answer is no in most cases: going gluten-free won’t help your child’s autism. It’s also possible that non-celiacgluten sensitivitya condition that’s not yet well understoodmight play some role in autism. UrsaHoogle / Getty Images All this research on links between celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and autism is preliminary. What Is Autism? There’s no cure for autism....

Cellulitisis a common infection of the skin, almost always triggered by bacteria. Cellulitis can cause redness, skin swelling, pain, heat at the site, and possibly fever. Antibiotics are used to treat cellulitis but it’s common for an infection to relapse (recur). Illustration by Alexandra Gordon for Verywell Health It can also cause the skin to blister and peel. Additional symptoms also include: Cellulitis is a serious bacterial infection of the skin....

Illustration by Ellen Lindner for Verywell Health What Is a Central Sensitization Syndrome? An illness described as a CSS involves something calledcentral sensitization. “Central” means the central nervous system, which is made up of your brain and spinal cord. Illustration by Ellen Lindner for Verywell Health “Sensitization” is the end result of something that has made you sensitive. This is a common symptom for people with fibromyalgia. How Common are Central Sensitization Syndromes?...

Cephalexin is a member of a class of drugs calledcephalosporins. They have various similarities and differences. This article will provide information about both antibiotics. Getty Images /MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images/ Contributor Getty Images /MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images/ Contributor What Is Cephalexin and How Does It Work? Cephalexin is classified as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is afirst-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, meaning that it was among the first cephalosporins developed....

Cerebellar degeneration is not common. It can occur due to progressive neurological diseases or brain damage, such as a stroke. Symptoms of cerebellar degeneration include: These symptoms are very noticeable with cerebellar degeneration. FG Trade / Getty Images If cerebellar degeneration progresses, independence declines and can eventually be lost. Causes The causes of cerebellar degeneration are varied. What these causes have in common is that they damage cells in the cerebellum....

Symptoms of cerebellar stroke may include dizziness, headache, nausea and vomiting, tremors, and coordination problems. Because the symptoms can be vague, cerebellar stroke symptoms can be easily confused with symptoms of other conditions. Long-term effects may include trouble walking, double vision, and speech problems. sefa ozel / Getty Images What Is the Cerebellum? The cerebellum is a specific area located in the lower-back part of the brain. It has both a right and left side (hemisphere), each of which is identical in appearance....

While these can be relatedand both involve damage to structures of the brainthere are also key differences. Regardless of the bang out, TBIs need to be taken seriously. Its important to understand how these two conditions are similar and what differentiates them. Verywell / Brianna Gilmartin Verywell / Brianna Gilmartin What Is a Cerebral Contusion? The three types most commonly seen are: What Is a Concussion? Understanding these is essential for both identification and management of these TBIs....

Cerebral ischemia is a medical emergency. Even a temporary drop in oxygen supply can impair the brain. This key in of brain tissue death is also known as a cerebral infarction or ischemic stroke. sudok1 / Getty Images This article explains the signs of cerebral ischemia, causes, and treatment options. Symptoms of Cerebral Ischemia The symptoms of brain ischemia can range from mild to severe. They can last from a few seconds to a few minutes....

Though are, spontaneous or unexplainable cerebrospinal spinal fluid leaks can occur and are serious. Treatments will depend on the cause. If there is a leak in the system, symptoms can (but don’t always) occur. PixelsEffect / Getty Images Who Gets Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks? Anyone can experience a cerebrospinal fluid leak. Spontaneous leaks are incredibly rare, which is an average incidence of 0.001 percent (1in 100,000). When Is a Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Serious?...

You may have heard cervical ectropion being called cervical erosion. Despite its name, the cervix is not actually eroding. Other assumed causes included sexually transmitted infections (STI) such asherpesor earlysyphilis. Verywell / Cindy Chung The presence of ectropion is also influenced by estrogens and can often be seen in postmenopausal women. Some women with cervical ectropion also experience a clear or yellowish vaginal discharge that has no odor. This discharge does not resemble pus, which would indicate an infection....