What is Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance?
Gluten intolerance refers to digestive issues in which gluten is not able to be properly absorbed and may damage the the lining of the small intestine. It is a characteristic of Celiac Disease and is known as Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity in patients who do not have Celiac Disease.
What do patients take to treat Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gluten Free Diet
(Burgen Gluten Free Bread, Burgen gluten free bread)
|
6 |
These charts show data from Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance at PatientsLikeMe?
- 113 patients have this condition
- 10 New patients joined this month
- 21 say Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 89% | Females |
|---|---|
| 11% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 26 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 17 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 14 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 5 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 3 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 2 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 50 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 29 |
These charts show data from Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance patients who have completed their condition history