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What is celiac disease? Celiac disease is an immune system disorder that results in damage to the lining of the small intestine when foods with gluten are eaten. The damage to the intestine makes it hard for the body to absorb nutrients, especially fat, calcium, iron, and folate. Celiac disease is also called celiac sprue, gluten-sensitive enteropathy, or nontropical sprue. People with Celiac disease need to make sure they eat gluten-free foods. You can buy most Gluten-Free Foods online, at our website.

What is Gluten? Glutens are a form of protein found in some grains—notably wheat, barley, and rye. The damage to the intestine makes it hard for the body to absorb nutrients, especially fat, calcium, iron, and folate. Celiac disease also may be called celiac sprue, gluten-sensitive enteropathy, or nontropical sprue.

What causes celiac disease? The exact cause of celiac disease is not known. Heredity is a very likely cause. You are more likely to be susceptible to Celiac disease if you have a first-degree relative (mother, father, brother, sister, son, or daughter) with the condition. In some genetically predisposed people, environmental factors, possibly viral or bacterial infections, may cause changes in the small intestine; then, eating gluten can trigger an abnormal or irregular immune system response, resulting in celiac disease. The most important you can do to deal with this condition is to make sure you eat gluten-free foods. When you cook, make sure you buy from trusted sources of grocery products. Our affiliate contract with Gluten-Free Mall ensures that when you buy at our site, you get time tested gluten free food products.

What are the symptoms? Symptoms include gas, bloating, abnormal stools, weight loss, fatigue and weakness, and vomiting. However, symptoms vary widely and may be mild or unnoticed, especially in adults.

How is celiac disease diagnosed? Blood tests usually detect certain antibodies that indicate celiac disease may be present. A diagnosis can be confirmed by a biopsy of the small intestine taken during an endoscopy. Stool tests, X-rays of the abdomen, and a bone density test may also be done. Most often, celiac disease is not recognized right away.

How is it treated? The main treatment for celiac disease is excluding all foods containing gluten from the diet. About 2 weeks after starting a gluten-free diet, about 70% of people find their symptoms improve. Even the smallest amount of gluten can cause symptoms such as weight loss and diarrhea in some people with celiac disease.

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