Many people with gluten sensitivity haven’t had proper tests

By Shereen Jegtvig NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – People who believe they are sensitive to gluten have often not been adequately tested to rule out celiac disease, reports a new study. Jessica R. Biesiekierski told Reuters Health that people with trouble digesting gluten who are not tested for celiac disease may not get proper treatment, which could lead to health problems down the line. She led the new study at Eastern Health Clinical School at Monash University and Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which eating gluten – a protein found in grains such as wheat, barley and rye – damages the lining of the intestines, resulting in digestive symptoms and potential complications.