Pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is prevalent in 1% to 2% of the population. Emerging studies have correlated non-celiac gluten sensitivity with psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, depression, mania, and anxiety. This case study is the first reported case of OCD associated with non-celiac gluten sensitivity. The objectives of this case report are to (1) identify gluten se...

constipation is the most common digestive complaint in the general population.it is associated with  considerableadverse effect  on quality of life  and  substantial economic costs  and  often have  no underlying pathology . non celiac gluten sensitivity( ncgs)has been described as a cause  of constipation  in  a few study .  we present  a  62-year-old male with long standing constipation witho...

Dietary exclusion of gluten-containing products has become increasingly popular in the general population, and currently ∼30% of people in the United States are limiting gluten ingestion. Although celiac disease (CD), wheat allergy (WA), and nonceliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) constitute a spectrum of gluten-related disorders that require exclusion of gluten from the diet, together these accoun...

Stiff person syndrome (SPS) is a rare autoimmune disease characterised by axial stiffness and episodic painful spasms. It associated with additional diseases cerebellar ataxia. Most patients SPS have high levels of glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) antibodies. The aetiology remains unclear but autoimmunity thought to play major part. We previously demonstrated overlap between anti-GAD ataxia gl...

BACKGROUND Current evidence suggests that many patients with self-reported non-coeliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) retain gastrointestinal symptoms on a gluten-free diet (GFD) but continue to restrict gluten as they report 'feeling better'. AIM To investigate the notion that a major effect of gluten in those with NCGS is on mental state and not necessarily on gastrointestinal symptoms. METHOD...