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What is Celiac Disease?
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Summary:
Celiac disease is a lifelong condition where damage is done to the lining of the small intestine by the ingestion of gluten containing foods and products. Celiac patients must stay away from wheat, oats, barley, triticale and rye.
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What is Celiac Disease?
Celiac Disease, also known as Celiac Sprue occurs when a celiac patient ingests gluten and the villi, tiny hair-like projections in the small intestine that absorb nutrients from food, are damaged. Celiac Disease damage is due to an immunological reaction to gluten. Damaged villi because of celiac do not effectively absorb basic nutrients -- proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and, in some cases, water and bile salts. If Celiac Disease is left untreated, damage to the small bowel can be chronic and life threatening, causing an increased risk of associated disorders -- both nutritional and immune related.
Celiac Disease Disorders
Long term conditions associated with Celiac Disease are:
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Osteoporosis
- Vitamin K deficiency associated with risk for hemorrhaging
- Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
- Central and peripheral nervous system disorders
- Pancreatic insufficiency
- Intestinal Lymphomas and other GI cancers
- Lactose intolerance
- Neurological manifestations
- Dermatitis Herpetiformis (DH)
Celiac Disease Cause
The cause of Celiac Disease, also known as celiac sprue, or gluten sensitive enteropathy (GSE), is unknown. Research indicates that Celiac Disease has a genetic component to it.
One out of 133 people in the United States is affected with celiac disease. Celiac Disease occurs in 5-15% of the offspring and siblings of a person with celiac disease. In 70% of identical twin pairs, both twins have the disease. It is strongly suggested that family members be tested, even if asymptomatic. Family members who have an autoimmune disease are at a 25% increased risk of having celiac disease.
Celiac Symptoms
Celiac symptoms may include some of the following:
- Recurring bloating, gas, or abdominal pain
- Chronic diarrhea or constipation or both
- Unexplained weight loss or weight gain
- Pale, foul-smelling stool
- Unexplained anemia
- Bone or joint pain
- Behavior changes/depression/irritability
- Vitamin K Deficiency
- Fatigue, weakness or lack of energy
- Delayed growth or onset of puberty
- Failure to thrive (in infants)
- Missed mentrual periods
- Infertility male & female
- Spontaneous miscarriages
- Canker sores inside the mouth
- Tooth discoloration or loss of enamel
Celiac Disease Treatment
There is only one effective treatment for Celiac Disease: the life-long avoidance of gluten containing foods and products...and a protocol to help the bowel heal. Since many of the symptoms of Celiac Disease mimic Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), an all natural protocol using natural supplements and dietary change that include the elimination of gluten products is very effective at restoring bowel health.
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