Summary
Celiac disease is an inherited autoimmune disorder that causes a reaction in the body to the protein, gluten.
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It is estimated to affect 1 in 100 people worldwide
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, and is triggered by eating foods containing gluten.
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This leads to damage in the small intestine, and can cause long-lasting digestive problems and prevent the body from getting all the nutrients it needs.
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Summary
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 is Celiac Disease? | Celiac Disease Foundation
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Summary
Celiac disease is an inherited autoimmune disorder that causes a reaction in your body to the protein, gluten. Gluten in your digestive system triggers your immune system to produce antibodies against it. These antibodies damage the lining of your small intestine (the mucosa).
Celiac Disease: Symptoms & How It's Treated - Cleveland Clinic
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Celiac disease is a genetic disease that runs in families. You may have celiac disease and not know it because you don’t have any symptoms. Some things that may make…
Celiac Disease | Johns Hopkins Medicine
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Coeliac disease ( British English) or celiac disease ( American English) is a long-term autoimmune disorder, primarily affecting the small intestine, where individuals develop intolerance to gluten, present in foods…
Coeliac disease - Wikipedia
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Celiac disease, sometimes called celiac sprue or gluten-sensitive enteropathy, is an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. If you have celiac disease, eating…
Celiac disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that can cause numerous symptoms, ranging from digestive concerns to fatigue, skin issues, and nutritional deficiencies. These symptoms are triggered by...
9 Symptoms of Celiac Disease - Healthline
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What causes celiac disease? Research suggests that celiac disease only occurs in people who have certain genes and eat food that contains gluten. Experts are studying other factors that may…
Symptoms & Causes of Celiac Disease | NIDDK
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