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.
How do members experience non-celiac gluten intolerance?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with non-celiac gluten intolerance*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for non-celiac gluten intolerance*
*Data from patients with non-celiac gluten intolerance, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with non-celiac gluten intolerance*
*Data from patients with non-celiac gluten intolerance, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has non-celiac gluten intolerance on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 26 | |
| 30s | 93 | |
| 40s | 129 | |
| 50s | 130 | |
| 60s | 87 | |
| 70+ | 54 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 84 | |
| Female | 433 |