Celiac Disease Symptoms: Gluten Intolerance Causes Ataxia (or Unstable Gait)

🧠 Could gluten be affecting your balance and coordination? ➡️ Book a consultation: https://rootcausemedicalclinics.com/l... Root Cause Medical Clinic | Clearwater, FL | Functional Medicine | Telehealth Available Educational content reviewed by licensed APRN medical staff. Not personal medical advice. In this video, Dr. Vikki Petersen, DC, FMCP explains research linking gluten intolerance to neurological conditions such as ataxia — a disorder that affects balance, coordination, and movement. Importantly, many people with gluten-related neurological issues do not experience digestive symptoms, which can delay diagnosis and treatment. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 🔹 What ataxia is and how it affects the nervous system 🔹 The connection between gluten intolerance and neurological dysfunction 🔹 Why up to 20–45% of ataxia cases may be gluten-related (as reported in research literature) 🔹 Why many patients have no digestive symptoms at all 🔹 How gluten can impact the brain and cerebellum 🔹 Why neurological symptoms are often missed in gluten sensitivity ABOUT DR. VIKKI: Dr. Vikki Petersen is a doctor of chiropractic, functional medicine clinician and founder of Root Cause Medical Clinic, specializing in digestive health, autoimmune disease, hormone balance, and chronic inflammatory conditions. Her focus is identifying and addressing the root cause of chronic symptoms rather than long-term symptom suppression. ⚕️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not personal medical advice. Neurological symptoms, balance issues, or suspected gluten-related disorders should always be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider. The information presented reflects clinical experience and published research intended for educational discussion only. Individual results may vary. #ataxia #glutensensitivity #neurologicalhealth #autoimmunedisease #gutbrainconnection #functionalmedicine #rootcausemedicine #brainhealth #celiacdisease