Pediatric Nonceliac Gluten Sensitivity: A Gluten-related Disorder Treatment Center Experience

Conclusions: Even within our highly specialized population of patients with a suspected gluten-related disorder, pediatric NCGS is relatively uncommon. The estimated prevalence and clinical features mirror those previously reported in a similarly highly selective population of adults. In the absence of celiac disease, clinical suspicion for NCGS should arise in a child with gastrointestinal and/or extraintestinal complaints alleviated with gluten removal and considered in symptomatic patients with associated allergic/atopic disease. Proper and adequate exclusion of celiac disease and other potential causes of the clinical complaints is essential to justify adoption of the gluten-free diet according to an appropriate stringency and with dietitian supervision to avoid nutritional deficiencies.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Articles: Gastroenterology: Celiac Disease Source Type: research