Is It Crohn's Disease or Celiac Disease? Everyday Health Menu NewslettersSearch Crohn's Disease Is It Crohn' s Disease or Celiac Disease Thinking of trying a gluten-free diet with Crohn's? There's some overlap between Crohn's and celiac, and eliminating gluten may help with both. By Elizabeth Shimer BowersMedically Reviewed by Justin Laube, MD Reviewed: October 20, 2021 Medically Reviewed People with celiac disease need to completely cut out gluten — but it could be useful for folks with Crohn's to ditch it as well.iStock.com Occasional “If you look at the genetic predisposition for Crohn’s and celiac, there are some genes that overlap, which increases the risk of having both conditions,” Dr. Ausk says. The Difference Between Crohn s and Celiac Disease If you have symptoms that suggest either Crohn’s disease or celiac disease, the first thing you should do is see your primary care doctor, who may refer you to a gastroenterologist.The path to a celiac diagnosis begins with blood tests, according to Kelly Kennedy, RD, a nutritionist for Everyday Health. It’s important to not start a After this, your doctor will likely refer you to a nutritionist and recommend a NEWSLETTERS Sign up for our Crohn' s Disease Newsletter SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The Latest in Crohn' s Disease Questions You Should Ask Your GI When You're Diagnosed With Crohn'sBy Natalie (Sparacio) HaydenSeptember 22, 2022 Resources for New Moms Living With IBDBy Natalie (Sparacio) HaydenSeptember 16, 2022 Can Medical Marijuana Improve Crohn’s Disease Symptoms? While some evidence suggests that cannabis use may help relieve Crohn’s symptoms, more research is needed to show disease improvement. Here’s what you...By Don RaufSeptember 16, 2022 Hispanic Americans Wait Longer for an IBD Diagnosis Than White Patients Rocio Castrillon, a Hispanic American, shares the story of her struggle to get an IBD diagnosis and discusses her work with the Crohn’s & Colitis ...By Kaitlin SullivanSeptember 15, 2022 Can Nutrition Therapy Keep Crohn’s Disease in Remission? Nutrition therapies such as exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) are more commonly used outside of the United States as a treatment for IBD. Learn about ...By Kaitlin SullivanJuly 26, 2022 What You Need to Know About the Crohn’s Disease Exclusion Diet Certain diets may help control the symptoms of Crohn’s disease, but not every diet offers the same results.By Stacy KishJune 28, 2022 What Is Step Therapy for Crohn’s Disease? Even when doctors prescribe a medication, some insurance companies require you to try lower-cost drugs first, which could delay your ability to get the...By Jessica MigalaJune 23, 2022 The 5 Best Books for Living With Crohn’s Disease Pick up a copy of one of these books if you’re trying to better cope with Crohn’s disease.By Sarah Choueiry SimkinJune 23, 2022 6 Crohn’s Emergencies — and When to Go to the Hospital A Crohn’s flare can be painful, but it’s important to know when your symptoms are signaling an emergency. Here’s when to seek immediate care for a Crohn...By Elizabeth YunJune 23, 2022 Growing Up With a Pooch Could Be Key to Protecting Against Crohn’s Disease Living with a dog early in life may have a protective effect against Crohn’s disease, new research suggests.By Jordan M. DavidsonJune 9, 2022 See All MORE IN Foods to Avoid With Crohn's Disease Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease and How It’s Diagnosed What to Know About Managing Crohn’s Disease at Work Wellness inspired Wellness enabled FacebookTwitterInstagramPinterestYoutubeTikTok About Us Careers Editorial Policy Newsletters Meet Our Health Expert Network Privacy Policy Health News Accessibility Statement Terms of Use Contact Us Feedback Do Not Sell My Personal Information Popular Topics AdChoices NEWSLETTERS Get the best in health and wellness SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. A PROPERTY OF EHGLogo More From Everyday Health: Castle Connolly Top Doctors DailyOM Diabetes Daily Everyday Health Care Migraine Again 1996-2022 Everyday Health, Inc. Everyday Health is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. Badges Badges Badges