Gluten intolerance

Gluten intolerance (also celiac disease) is an autoimmune disease in which the body reacts to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. Typical symptoms include diarrhea or constipation, bloating, abdominal pain, intestinal bleeding, but also fatigue, nervousness, headache or weight loss due to nutrient deficiencies.

Gluten (wheat) allergy is an excessive immune system reaction to gluten mediated by IgE or non-IgE antibodies and is associated with rapidly occurring unpleasant symptoms after consuming a specific type of food containing gluten, e.g. wheat, but not other gluten grains. Celiac disease (gluten intolerance) is an autoimmune disease, the immune system reacts abnormally to gluten and causes inflammation and damage to the small intestine.

The easiest and most effective way is to undergo a gluten intolerance test, both genetic and serological, in which we will determine both the hereditary predisposition to the development of the disease, as well as the (ab)presence of antibodies against the gluten-digesting enzyme. You will receive the test result within 15 working days.

The symptoms of celiac disease are generally variable and there is no clear definition of a typical “celiac” stool. Some patients may also have constipation, but diarrhea is more common, when the stool is watery and loose, may also be oily and bulky, is difficult to flush, and may have an unpleasant odor.

At Unilabs, we have prepared for you a genetic and a serological test for gluten intolerance, which will reveal whether a hereditary predisposition or the presence of antibodies in the serum is behind long-lasting digestive problems.