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Link Between Celiac Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Ayesha Shah1, Marjorie Walker2, Daniel Burger1
1Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculties of Medicine and Health and Behavioral Sciences, Translational Research Institute, Princess Alexandra Hospital, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld.
Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
|May 16, 2018
Summary
Celiac disease increases the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Patients with IBD also have a higher risk of celiac disease, suggesting a bidirectional relationship between these conditions.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Epidemiology
Background:
- A controversial association exists between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and celiac disease.
- Previous studies have yielded conflicting results regarding the link between these two conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the risk of celiac disease in patients diagnosed with IBD.
- To assess the risk of IBD in patients with a confirmed diagnosis of celiac disease.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of 27 studies was conducted.
- Search terms included "inflammatory bowel disease" and "celiac disease."
- Prevalence data were compared against regional population rates, calculating odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals.
Main Results:
- In IBD patients, celiac disease prevalence was 1110/100,000 (OR, 2.23), significantly higher than the general population (620/100,000).
- In celiac disease patients, IBD prevalence was 2130/100,000 (OR, 11.10), substantially exceeding the general population rate (260/100,000).
- The increased risk was observed for both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
Conclusions:
- Celiac disease is confirmed as a significant risk factor for developing IBD.
- Patients with IBD exhibit an elevated risk of also having celiac disease.
- The findings suggest a potential bidirectional link between celiac disease and IBD.
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