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Celiac Disease |
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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Resources
- Celiac Disease (National Library of Medicine)
- Celiac Disease (National Institutes of Health)
- Celiac Disease (Medline Plus)
- Celiac Disease (Lab Tests Online)
- Celiac Disease (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- Celiac Disease (Cleveland Clinic)
- Celiac Disease (MayoClinic)
- Celiac Disease Foundation
- Celiac Disease More Common Than Previously Thought (Medem, Inc.)
- Celiac Disease Present in 1% of 5-Year-Olds in Study (Nemours Foundation)
- Celiac Disease Related Disorders (Gluten Intolerance Group)
- Celiac Disease Symptoms (Gluten Intolerance Group)
- Celiac Disease Tests (American Association for Clinical Chemistry)
- Celiac Disease Treatment (Celiac Disease Foundation)
- Celiac Disease Treatment (Gluten Intolerance Group)
- Celiac Disease: How Do I Get Enough Grains in My Diet? (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Celiac Disease: Nutrition and Cookbook Reviews (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Celiac Sprue Association
- Digestive Disease Resources (Cleveland Clinic)
- Digestive Diseases and Nutrition: Questions and Answers (Cleveland Clinic)
- Digestive Diseases Dictionary [Easy-to-Read] (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- Digestive Diseases Glossary (Cleveland Clinic)
- Digestive Diseases—Frequently Asked Questions (Cleveland Clinic)
- Directory of Digestive Disease Organizations for Patients (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- El aparato digestivo y su funcionamiento (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- Find a Nutrition Professional (American Dietetic Association)
- Gastrointestinal Disorders and Bone Health (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
- Gastrointestinal Resources (Cleveland Clinic)
- Gluten Intolerance Group
- Gluten-Free Diet: Grains and Flours (Celiac Sprue Association)
- Gluten-Free Diet: Recipes (Celiac Sprue Association)
- Gluten-Free Diet: Three Steps of Self-Management (Celiac Sprue Association)
- How Is Celiac Disease Diagnosed? (Celiac Sprue Association)
- Locate a Pediatric Gastroenterologist (North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition)
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
- North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
- Quick Start Diet Guide for Celiac Disease (Gluten Intolerance Group) - Links to PDF File
- What Is Celiac Disease? (Gluten Intolerance Group)
- What Is Dermatitis Herpetiformis? (Celiac Sprue Association)
- Wheat Allergy (Cleveland Clinic)
- Your Digestive System and How It Works (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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