EPISODE · Jun 21, 2025 · 12 MIN
Hidden in Plain Sight: Pediatric Celiac Disease in Adulthood
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Michael Chen spent his entire childhood being treated for ADHD and anxiety, while his underlying celiac disease went undetected until age 30. This episode investigates how childhood-onset celiac disease can manifest as behavioral and attention issues, leading to decades of misdiagnosis. We explore the cascade of treatments targeting ADHD symptoms while missing the autoimmune condition affecting his gut and brain. Through Michael's story, we examine how childhood diagnoses can persist unquestioned into adulthood, the role of dietary interventions in neurological symptoms, and the complex process of untangling long-term misdiagnosis from identity formation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Michael Chen spent his entire childhood being treated for ADHD and anxiety, while his underlying celiac disease went undetected until age 30. This episode investigates how childhood-onset celiac disease can manifest as behavioral and attention issues, leading to decades of misdiagnosis. We explore the cascade of treatments targeting ADHD symptoms while missing the autoimmune condition affecting his gut and brain. Through Michael's story, we examine how childhood diagnoses can persist unquestioned into adulthood, the role of dietary interventions in neurological symptoms, and the complex process of untangling long-term misdiagnosis from identity formation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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