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Coeliac disease presenting with neurological disorders
L Luostarinen1, T Pirttilä, P Collin
1Department of Neurology, Tampere University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland. marrku.lostarinen@netlife.fi
European Neurology
|October 26, 1999
Summary
Coeliac disease can cause neurological issues like neuropathy and memory loss. Early screening with antibody tests can identify patients with neurological symptoms who have coeliac disease.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Gastroenterology
- Immunology
Background:
- Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disorder with known links to neurological complications.
- Neurological symptoms can be the primary presentation of coeliac disease.
Observation:
- A neurological clinic investigated the prevalence of coeliac disease in patients presenting with neurological symptoms.
- 144 new patients were evaluated, with a high index of suspicion for coeliac disease.
Findings:
- Coeliac disease was diagnosed in 10 (7%) of the 144 new patients.
- The most frequent neurological manifestations included neuropathy, memory impairment, and cerebellar ataxia.
Implications:
- Screening for coeliac disease using serological antibody tests is crucial for patients with unexplained neurological symptoms.
- Early diagnosis and management of coeliac disease can potentially alleviate neurological manifestations.