My mother developed it in her late 40s, I am 20, what are the chances I will also develop the condition and what can i do to minimise the risks?
2006-12-15 07:56:24 · 6 answers · asked by Ad Cas 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Type it in the search engine to find the statistics. My nephew has it, but there was no trace of it in any of our families before that
2006-12-15 08:03:07 · answer #1 · answered by Taylor29 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Approximately 1 in 20 first-degree relatives of a Celiac also develop Celiac Disease. You should get tested right away (you do not need to have symptoms to have active Celiac Disease) and then you should be tested every 2-5 years afterwards. There are serious risks to untreated Celiac Disease including colon cancer and osteoperosis. For more information on CD, visit www.celiac.com and www.glutenfreeforum.com.
2006-12-15 17:57:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Celiac disease can show up in families, particularly if it is evident in a close relative. I don't know what your chances of developing it are but you would most likely benefit from genetic counseling. You can get better answers from a counselor. Speak to your health care provider about a referral. It could give you peace of mind and a lot of useful information.
2006-12-15 16:15:13 · answer #3 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am celiac - I found out a year ago - my little sister also found out she was a year ago. Everyone in my family is getting test. I am sure it will be found among them somewhere. I hope that it skips you. It is not the end of the world - just a change of life.
2006-12-15 20:03:53 · answer #4 · answered by Thomas o 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Type celiac disease into Google and you'll find lots of information, or ask your mom's doctor.
2006-12-15 16:06:03 · answer #5 · answered by suzieq_64093 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it is not hereditary but dont know for sure
2006-12-16 13:32:35 · answer #6 · answered by Louise L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋