Gluten sensitivity is associated with?
Celiac disease
Tropicalsprue
Ulcerative colitis
Irritable bowel syndrome
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Celiac disease o Celiac disease is a chronic malabsorption syndrome due to intestinal hypersensitivity to gliadin, component of gluten in wheat, oat, barely and rye.o Strongest association of coeliac disease is seen with HLA-DQ2 followed by H2A-DQ8. Other HLA types (B8, DR3 and DR7) have also been associatedo Coeliac disease may be associated with dermatitis herpetiformis.
Small and Large Intestines