Non-celiac gluten intolerance
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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.
Common symptoms reported by people with non-celiac gluten intolerance
Treatments taken by people for non-celiac gluten intolerance

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Who has non-celiac gluten intolerance on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 159 say non-celiac gluten intolerance is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 9 | |
| 30s | 28 | |
| 40s | 34 | |
| 50s | 53 | |
| 60s | 37 | |
| 70+ | 70 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 19 | |
| 20-29 years | 11 | |
| 30-39 years | 14 | |
| 40-49 years | 19 | |
| 50-59 years | 22 | |
| 60-69 years | 11 | |
| 70+ years | 12 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 79 | |
| Female | 387 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 198 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 105 |