INFORMATION ON CELIAC DISEASE
Celiac disease is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. People who have celiac disease cannot tolerate a protein called gluten, found in wheat, rye, and barley. Gluten is found mainly in foods, but is also found in products we use every day, such as stamp and envelope adhesive, medicines, and vitamins Celia disease is carried out by immunological (allergic) reaction within the inner lining of the small intestine. This immunological reaction causes inflammation that destroys the inner lining of the small intestine.SYNONYMS OF CELIAC DISEASE
Synonyms of celiac disease are:1. Sprue.
2. Non-tropical Sprue.
3. Adult celiac disease.
4. Gluten entropathy.
5. Nontropical sprue.
6. Gluten-sensitive enteropathy.
7. Gluten.
8. Maldigestion.
CAUSES OF CELIAC DISEASE
Celiac disease can be found in subject’s body from his/ her parents. Severe stress, phys Celiac disease is a genetic disease, meaning it runs in families. Sometimes the disease is triggered-or becomes active for the first time-after surgery, pregnancy, childbirth, viral infection, or severe emotional stress. Cal injuries, infection, child birth or surgery can result in celiac disease.SYMPTOMS OF CELIAC DISEASE
Symptoms of celiac disease are:1. Gas.
2. Recurring Abdominal Bloating And Pain.
3. Chronic Diarrhea.
4. Pale, Foul-Smelling, Or Fatty Stool.
5. Weight Loss / Weight Gain.
6. Fatigue, Unexplained Anemia.
7. Bone or Joint Pain.
8. Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, Behavioral Changes.
9. Tingling Numbness In The Legs.
10. Muscle Cramps, Seizures.
11. Missed Menstrual Periods.
12. Infertility, Recurrent Miscarriage.
13. Delayed Growth.
14. Failure To Thrive In Infants.
15. Pale Sores Inside The Mouth, Called Aphthous Ulcers.
16. Tooth Discoloration Or Loss Of Enamel.
17. Itchy Skin Rash Called dermatitis herpetiformis.
DIAGNOSIS OF CELIAC DISEASE
Main test May include for Celiac disease:1. Small intestinal biopsy.
2. Specific anti-body test.
