If a patient had celiac disease and was also diagnosed with Hashimotos thyroiditis, would treatment be given for both conditions or eliminate gluten etc and wait to see if the thyroiditis is alleviated as research suggests the 2 are connected? kind regards
Hi Marie, Welcome to Chat Doctor. The only possible treatment method available for Celiac disease is lifelong gluten-free diet, which could also help to improve the secondary conditions which would occur with Celiac disease such as Hashimoto thyroiditis. But usually thyroid hormone medications also given so that symptoms of Hashimoto thyroiditis could be reduced. It would be good if you take the opinion of your treating doctor regarding thyroid hormone medication. Hope this answers your query. Will be available to answer your follow-up queries. Wish you good heath. Chat Doctor.