Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten consumption, causing damage to the small intestine and impairing nutrient absorption.
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Celiac Disease FAQ

Can celiac disease be cured?

The intestinal damage often causes symptoms such as diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, bloating or anemia. It also can lead to serious complications if it is not managed or treated. In children, malabsorption can affect growth and development in addition to gastrointestinal symptoms. There's no definite cure for celiac disease.

How does celiac disease affect the small intestine?

Celiac disease causes your immune system to attack gluten in your small intestine. The attack damages your small intestine and stops it from working properly. Celiac disease erodes the lining of your small intestine. What is celiac disease?

How does celiac disease affect the body?

These attacks lead to damage on the villi, small fingerlike projections that line the small intestine, that promote nutrient absorption. When the villi get damaged, nutrients cannot be absorbed properly into the body. Celiac disease is hereditary, meaning that it runs in families.

Is celiac disease serious?

It’s more serious than a normal food intolerance, though. Celiac disease causes your immune system to attack gluten in your small intestine. The attack damages your small intestine and stops it from working properly. Celiac disease erodes the lining of your small intestine.

How common is celiac disease?

It is estimated to affect 1 in 100 people worldwide, but only about 30% are properly diagnosed. When people with celiac disease eat gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley), their body mounts an immune response that attacks the small intestine.

What is coeliac disease?

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What is celiac disease?

Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disease that occurs in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. It is estimated to affect 1 in 100 people worldwide, but only about 30% are properly diagnosed.

What causes celiac disease?

Celiac disease is triggered by eating foods containing gluten, like wheat. Celiac disease can be serious. The disease can cause long-lasting digestive problems and keep your body from getting all the nutrients it needs. Celiac disease can also affect the body outside the small intestine.

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