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Celiac disease may underlie seizures

Publish date:: October 28, 2019

Key clinical point: Patients with intractable epilepsy and chronic gastrointestinal symptoms should be evaluated for celiac disease.

Major finding: A reduction in seizure burden was seen in patients who adhered to a gluten-free diet.

Study details: Retrospective chart review of 187 pediatric patients with intractable epilepsy and chronic gastrointestinal symptoms.

Disclosures: The researchers had no relevant disclosures.

Citation:

Swartwood S et al. CNS 2019. Abstract 63.

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