Celiac disease and adverse reactions to food

Theoretical background: In celiac disease the tight junction of the bowel mucosa cells is opened which favors the penetration of food particulars into the mucosa. Our aim was to reveal any connections between celiac disease and adverse reactions to food by serological tests. Materials and methods: In this study were 21 patients involved, who underwent upper endoscopy during the last five years. All of them had partial or total mucosal atrophy as it has been confirmed by histology. The antigliadin /IgA, IgG/ antibodies, EMA, total IgA, IgG, IgM as well as nutritive and inhalative allergen specific IgG, IgE levels…