Celiac vs Gluten-Sensitivity vs Wheat Allergy | Celiac Disease, Gluten Sensitivity, Non-celiac Gluten Sensitivity, Wheat Allergy | UCLA | Digestive Diseases, Gastroenterology, Endoscopy – Los Angeles, CA

Non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) is a poorly understood condition that has recently received a lot of attention from patients, care providers, researchers and the media. NCGS is a condition that produces symptoms similar to those seen in celiac disease, however, unlike celiac disease, it is not an autoimmune disorder and does not have a genetic component. This means that when someone with NCGS eats gluten, it will not cause damage to the small intestine but will still produce sym…