Celiac Disease
Who It's For
Functional medicine support tailored to uncover the root cause of complex symptoms.
Consult with our care team to understand next steps and build a personalized plan.
Serving Denver Metro, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs.
About This Condition
Celiac disease is a chronic, immune-mediated enteropathy triggered by dietary gluten in genetically susceptible individuals. It is characterized by small intestinal mucosal injury and malabsorption, with a broad clinical spectrum ranging from asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic disease to severe malnutrition and extraintestinal manifestations.
Typical presentations include chronic or intermittent diarrhea, steatorrhea, abdominal pain or bloating, weight loss, and signs of nutrient deficiencies such as iron deficiency anemia, osteopenia or osteoporosis, and fatigue. However, many patients present with non-classic features, including isolated anemia, elevated transaminases, neurologic symptoms, or infertility, and some are detected through screening because of associated conditions.
Diagnosis rests on compatible serologic testing and characteristic small intestinal histology in the appropriate clinical context, usually followed by clinical and biochemical response to a gluten-free diet. Untreated or unrecognized disease is associated with persistent malabsorption, skeletal complications, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and an increased risk of certain malignancies, including enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma.
Common Symptoms
- •Chronic or intermittent diarrhea or steatorrhea
- •Abdominal pain, bloating, or distension
- •Unintentional weight loss or poor weight gain
- •Fatigue and reduced exercise tolerance
- •Iron deficiency anemia or other micronutrient deficiencies (for example folate, vitamin B12, vitamin D)
- •Osteopenia or osteoporosis with or without fracture
- •Dermatitis herpetiformis in a subset of patients
- •Neurologic or neuropsychiatric symptoms such as peripheral neuropathy, ataxia, or mood changes in some individuals
Conventional Treatment Options
Gluten-free nutrition
Gut repair
Nutrient repletion
Our Functional Medicine Approach
Who It's For
Adults with celiac disease or gluten-related disorders.
Expected Outcomes
- Symptom relief
- Improved nutrient status
- Gut integrity