Celiac disease is a serious genetic autoimmune disorder where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. It is estimated to affect 1 in 100 people worldwide. Two and one-half million Americans are undiagnosed and are at risk for long-term health complications.
It is not always recognized
because the symptoms can be mild and can be wrongly blamed upon other common
intestinal issues. Celiac disease can be diagnosed at any age. Children
generally develop symptoms only after they start eating foods that contain
gluten. Common symptoms include:
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Celiac disease damages the villi of the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food.
Other names include:
Although 1.1 million Americans are affected by celiac disease, on 90,000 exhibit classic symptoms.
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In children, common symptoms include:
· Upset stomach
· Failure to grow normally (often called "failure to thrive") or delayed growth
· Weight loss
· Painful abdominal bloating or distention
· Pale, foul-smelling, greasy stools
· Chronic (long-lasting) or recurring diarrhea
· Irritability
In adults, symptoms may include:
· Chronic diarrhea that does not get better with medication
· Foul-smelling, greasy, pale stool
· Gassiness
· Recurring abdominal bloating
· Weight loss
· Fatigue
· Infertility, lack of menstruation
· Bone or joint pain
· Depression, irritability or mood changes
· Neurological problems, including weakness, poor balance, seizures, headaches, or numbness or tingling in the legs
· Itchy, painful skin rash (dermatitis herpetiformis)
· Tooth discoloration or loss of enamel, sores on lips or tongue
And Other signs of vitamin deficiency, such as scaly skin or hyperkeratosis (from lack of vitamin A), or bleeding gums or bruising easily (from lack of vitamin K)
The link provided below is from the Celiac Disease Foundation; providing a deeper look.
https://celiac.org/celiac-disease/understanding-celiac-disease-2/what-is-celiac-disease/
Need more of a visual understanding? Watch this animated video.
http://www.thevisualmd.com/read_videoguide/?idu=1083610591&q=%20absorption&p=8
If you think you might have Celiac Disease………..
nutritional deficiencies
weight loss
osteoporosis
dental enamel defects
clotting problems
gastroenterological cancers
References:
Celiac Disease Foundation. (n.d.). Retrieved October 13, 2016, from https://celiac.org/
Celiac Disease (Non-Tropical Sprue) Guide: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options. (n.d.). Retrieved November 19, 2016, from https://www.drugs.com/health-guide/celiac-disease-non-tropical-sprue.html
Image: beyondceliac.org Celiac disease damages the villi of the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food.
Other names include:
Sprue
Non Tropical Sprue
Celiac Sprue
Gluten Sensitive Enteropathy
Non Tropical Sprue
Celiac Sprue
Gluten Sensitive Enteropathy
Although 1.1 million Americans are affected by celiac disease, on 90,000 exhibit classic symptoms.
Image by: glutendude.com
In children, common symptoms include:
· Upset stomach
· Failure to grow normally (often called "failure to thrive") or delayed growth
· Weight loss
· Painful abdominal bloating or distention
· Pale, foul-smelling, greasy stools
· Chronic (long-lasting) or recurring diarrhea
· Irritability
In adults, symptoms may include:
· Chronic diarrhea that does not get better with medication
· Foul-smelling, greasy, pale stool
· Gassiness
· Recurring abdominal bloating
· Weight loss
· Fatigue
· Infertility, lack of menstruation
· Bone or joint pain
· Depression, irritability or mood changes
· Neurological problems, including weakness, poor balance, seizures, headaches, or numbness or tingling in the legs
· Itchy, painful skin rash (dermatitis herpetiformis)
· Tooth discoloration or loss of enamel, sores on lips or tongue
And Other signs of vitamin deficiency, such as scaly skin or hyperkeratosis (from lack of vitamin A), or bleeding gums or bruising easily (from lack of vitamin K)
The link provided below is from the Celiac Disease Foundation; providing a deeper look.
https://celiac.org/celiac-disease/understanding-celiac-disease-2/what-is-celiac-disease/
Need more of a visual understanding? Watch this animated video.
http://www.thevisualmd.com/read_videoguide/?idu=1083610591&q=%20absorption&p=8
If you think you might have Celiac Disease………..
1.
Complete the symptoms checklist at https://celiac.org/celiac-disease/resources/checklist/
2.
Stay informed.
Join a mailing list, for up to date information, such as https://celiac.org/email-sign-up-form/
3.
Get Immediate Care. Find a doctor,
dietitian or mental health professional.
The Celiac Disease Foundation provides a Healthcare
Practitioner Directory that is a free listing of
physicians, dietitians, mental health professionals and allied health
providers in all 50 states, who treat patients with celiac disease and
other gluten-related disorders. The Directory provides basic practice
information and verification of valid license/registration. The Directory
also lists if a practitioner is a CDF Medical Advisory Board member, practices
at a Celiac Disease Center or has Continuing Education
in Celiac Disease. Read more at https://celiac.org/celiac-disease/resources/provider-directory/#yMyvjrC05hbu4mMo.99
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If you go undiagnosed, ignore symptoms, or disregard treatment (not apply
changes), then the following may occur (but not limited to this list) and
worsen over time:.
nutritional deficiencies
weight loss
osteoporosis
dental enamel defects
clotting problems
gastroenterological cancers
References:
Celiac Disease Foundation. (n.d.). Retrieved October 13, 2016, from https://celiac.org/
Celiac Disease (Non-Tropical Sprue) Guide: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options. (n.d.). Retrieved November 19, 2016, from https://www.drugs.com/health-guide/celiac-disease-non-tropical-sprue.html
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