Signs and symptoms
... There are no typical signs and symptoms of celiac disease. Most people with the disease have general complaints such as intermittent diarrhea, abdominal pain and bloating. Sometimes people with celiac...

Causes
... Normally, your small intestine is lined with tiny, hair-like projections called villi. Resembling the deep pile of a plush carpet on a microscopic scale, villi work to absorb vitamins, minerals and ot...

Risk factors
... Although celiac disease can affect anyone, it tends to be more common in people of European descent and people with disorders caused by a reaction of the immune system (autoimmune disorders), such as:...

When to seek medical advice
... If you notice or experience any of the signs or symptoms common to celiac disease, see your doctor. If someone in your family is known to have celiac disease, you may need to be tested. Starting the p...

Screening and diagnosis
... People with celiac disease carry higher than normal levels of certain antibodies (anti-gliadin, anti-endomysium and anti-tissue transglutaminase). Antibodies are specialized proteins that are part of ...