Nov 19, 2024
Exploring misconceptions about gluten sensitivity in irritable bowel syndrome
Siddhartha JanaWheat or gluten reactions, such as wheat allergies, celiac disease, or gluten sensitivity, affect a lot of people, but it can be difficult to diagnose because there aren't many trustworthy biomarkers.
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients frequently eliminate gluten and wheat from their diets because they believe these foods cause symptoms, but they may be diagnosing themselves without professional help.
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One-third of IBS patients acquire disordered eating patterns and may have symptoms as a result of the "nocebo effect," in which the thought that a food is bad creates actual symptoms, even if the food is harmless.
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A clinical study found that both gluten and wheat had comparable percentages of patients reacting to them, and that their impact on IBS symptoms were not much different from a nocebo.
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The scientific community is divided on the effectiveness of gluten avoidance in IBS, with some research indicating benefits and others indicating no significant effects.
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Patients with IBS frequently receive conflicting advice and misinformation, particularly from internet sources, making it difficult for them to successfully manage symptoms.
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