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Causes of Coeliac disease

Sensitivity to gluten is the cause of coeliac disease and this often runs in families, suggesting a genetic link.

Severe stress, physical injury, infection, pregnancy, childbirth or surgery may lead to symptoms developing.

It is also more common in people with insulin dependent diabetes and autoimmune thyroid disease.