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Celiac Disease Treatments and Therapies |
Celiac Disease (Celiac Sprue); Celiac sprue |
Coeliac disease or celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder of the small bowel that occurs in genetically-predisposed individuals. It is caused by an abnormal reaction to gliadin, a gluten protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. A small minority of coeliac patients also react to oats.[1][2] Upon exposure to gliadin, the body's immune system cross-reacts with the enzyme tissue transglutaminase, causing flattening of the villi lining the small intestine, which interferes with the absorption ...
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Complications
... Left untreated, celiac disease can lead to several complications: Malnutrition. Untreated celiac disease can lead to malabsorption, which in turn can lead to malnutrition. This occurs in spite of what...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... Celiac disease has no cure, but you can effectively manage the disease through changing your diet. Once gluten is removed from your diet, inflammation in your small intestine will begin to subside, us...
Source: MayoClinic
Self-care ... Following a gluten-free diet may leave you angry and frustrated, understandably so. But with time, patience and a little creativity, you''ll find there are many foods that you can still eat and enjoy....
Source: MayoClinic
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