It is the most sensitive and specific blood test for celiac disease and is the single test preferred by the American College of Gastroenterology, according to its 2013 guidelines, as well as the American Gastroenterology Association for the detection of celiac disease in those over the age of 2 years.
Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED) is the name used to describe the variety of disorders in which the ear is the sole target of an inappropriate attack by the immune system. This disorder differs from other vestibular disorders because medical treatment can succeed when given early and aggressively.iagnosing an autoimmune disorder as the cause of inner ear symptoms can be difficult. To succeed, a physician must have training and experience in these disorders.
Regardless, the result of the immune system attacking the inner ear is very much the same. Autoimmune inner ear disease seems to occur more frequently in women than men and most often in individuals between the ages of 20-50 years. However, AIED can occur in anyone. The hallmark symptom of AIED is rapid hearing loss. It may begin in one ear but eventually involves both ears. Hearing loss occurs over a time period of weeks to months. If damage to the inner ear is due to the systemic autoimmune disorder symptoms of AIED may be accompanied by symptoms of that particular illness.