Today I will go over a few facts about the gene that causes Celiac disease. The more you know the better off you are. You need to have the gene in order to get Celiac. So here are 5 facts you may not have known.
1. Celiac disease is a genetic disease. So, if you have the disease, you either have the HLA-DQ2 or HLA-DQ8 gene. If you do it means it was passed down to you by a parent. This also means you can pass it onto your kids too.
2. 95% of people with Celiac disease have the HLA-DQ2 gene.
3. 5% of people with Celiac disease have the HLA-DQ8 gene.
4. If you test positive for the gene, this does not mean you will develop the disease, it means you are at risk of developing it. If you test positive for the gene, see you doctor regularly and keep an eye out for symptoms of the disease.
5. A genetic test can rule out Celiac disease.
6. A diagnosis must be made with an endoscopy.
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