Other Types of Celiac Diseases

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Nonresponsive Celiac Disease

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Some people with celiac disease don't respond to what they consider to be a gluten-free diet. Nonresponsive celiac disease is often due to contamination of the diet with gluten. Working with a dietitian can help you learn how to avoid all gluten.

People with nonresponsive celiac disease might have:

• Bacteria in the small intestine (bacterial overgrowth)

• Microscopic colitis

• Poor pancreas function (pancreatic insufficiency)

• Irritable bowel syndrome

• Difficulty digesting sugar found in dairy products (lactose), table sugar (sucrose), or a type of sugar found in honey and fruits (fructose)

• Refractory celiac disease

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Source: Mayo Clinic

 

Refractory Celiac Disease

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In rare instances, the intestinal injury of celiac disease doesn't respond to a strict gluten-free diet. This is known as refractory celiac disease.

 

If you still have signs and symptoms after following a gluten-free diet for six months to one year, you might need further testing to look for other explanations for your symptoms. Cooking Blog

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Source: Mayo Clinic