Enamel dysplasia is also common among those with celiac disease. This discoloration is due to gliadin antibodies along with gliadin in the matrix of the teeth. You can actually follow the evolution of celiac disease by following the lines in the teeth, especially in those who have undergone gluten challenge. The central nervous system may also be affected. Epilepsy occurs twenty times more often in persons with celiac disease than those in the general population.
Calcium deposits form in the brain because of a deficiency of folic acid.
In one child, the calcifications disappeared after 1 to 2 years on a gluten-free diet. Other ailments include schizophrenia, dementia, and cerebellar degeneration. The more we study celiac disease, the more we realize that it is an immunological disorder which is associated with other immune-based disorders. In pediatrics, another very dramatic presentation is mood changes. Since they feel fine, they are difficult to find.