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Celiac Disease

Also known as celiac sprue or gluten sensitive enteropathy. This is a digestive and autoimmune disorder that causes damage to the lining of the small intestine when foods with gluten are eaten.
About 1 in 100 people suffer from this condition.

 

Celiac Disease

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July 20,2017

What is celiac disease?

Celiac Disease or Coeliac Disease is also known as celiac sprue or gluten sensitive enteropathy. This is a digestive and autoimmune disorder that causes damage to the lining of the small intestine when foods with gluten are eaten. 

Gluten is a form of protein found in some grains like rye, barley, wheat etc. Intake of gluten containing foods causes damage to the intestine and makes it hard for the body to absorb nutrients like fat, calcium, iron and folate.
 

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When Going Gluten Free Is a Necessity
When Jeeva Anna George was diagnosed with Celiac disease, an uncommon digestive disorder causing inflammation of the small intestine, her whole life began revolving around food....
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Is Gluten Always the Culprit?
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Management of Celiac Disease
Principles of gluten free diet include Avoid all foods made from wheat, rye and barley. (Examples: Cereals, Pasta, Breads, Crackers, Cakes, Pies, Cookies) Avoid oats...
Celiac Disease Treatment
Treatment There is no cure for celiac disease. The only treatment is gluten-free diet. The disease severity will be varying depending on the patient’s immune response. Some...
Prevention of Celiac Disease
Can Celiac Disease be prevented? Celiac disease cannot be prevented. But if you have celiac disease, you can prevent the symptoms and damage to your small intestine by eating a...
Stages of Celiac Disease and Complications
Complications of Celiac Disease: If celiac disease is left untreated, it can cause: Weight loss and failure to grow Anxiety and depression Anaemia due to iron...
Celiac Disease Diagnosis and Tests
In order to diagnose the condition, the doctor may suggest some of the following: Physical examination Blood tests – To measure levels of antibodies (IgA, IgG) and to...
Celiac Disease Symptoms and Signs
Symptoms  Digestive problems – Abdominal bloating, pain, gas, diarrhoea, pale stools and weight loss Dermatitis herpetiformis – Severe skin rash Iron deficiency...
Causes of Celiac Disease and Risks
Causes of celiac disease Normally, the body’s immune system is designed to protect it from foreign invaders. But when people with celiac disease eat foods containing gluten,...

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