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Are There Docs Who Specialize In Auto Immune Disorders, Like Celiac

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Hello, I have been wondering, that since celiac is considered an auto immune disease, isnt there doctors that specialize in auto immune disorders? I am wondering because of all the problems I have personally had, and Im sure everyone here as well, have had with GI's. I did see a rhumotologist, who already said I have an auto immune disorder, he is assuming non specific rhumotoid arthritis...and Im pretty sure I am gluten intolerant, so, wouldnt a doctor that specializes in auto immune disorders be more helpful?

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Hello, I have been wondering, that since celiac is considered an auto immune disease, isnt there doctors that specialize in auto immune disorders? I am wondering because of all the problems I have personally had, and Im sure everyone here as well, have had with GI's. I did see a rhumotologist, who already said I have an auto immune disorder, he is assuming non specific rhumotoid arthritis...and Im pretty sure I am gluten intolerant, so, wouldnt a doctor that specializes in auto immune disorders be more helpful?

If you have autoimmune thyroid disease you would see an endocrinologist, for rheumatoid arthritis you would see a rheumatologist. MS, Parkinsons and other neurologiocal conditions would be addressed by a neurologist. Vitiligo patients would see a dermatologist. Celiac is a GI disease....so a gastro doc is who you would need to see.

I dont believe that one doctor would have sufficient knowledge of all autoimmune diseases. If they specialize in neurology...then they would know more about the diseases that fall into their specialty.

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