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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Celiac Disease Sprue Prevention

Health Encyclopedia: Celiac Disease Sprue

Alternative Names

Sprue; Nontropical sprue; Gluten intolerance; Gluten-sensitive enteropathy


Prevention

Because the exact cause is unknown, there is no known way to prevent the development of celiac disease. However, being aware of the risk factors (such as having a family member with the disorder) may increase your chances of early diagnosis, treatment, and a long, healthy life.


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Expert & Community Posts

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Sorting through Celiac Disease and Food Allergies
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...Y here in New York City entitled: "Sorting through Celiac Disease and Food Allergies". The... Read more »

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The Wheat-free FAQ
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...to gluten. This is called celiac disease, celiac sprue, or gluten enteropathy.   However, much... Read more »

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Weighing In: What Exactly is Gluten?
By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert

...leading to poor absorption of nutrients. People who have celiac disease may then have weak bones... Read more »

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Celiac Disease: 101
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert

What is Celiac disease (CD) and how do you know if you have it?   Celiac disease is a genetic... Read more »

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This Week in Share Posts
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

 New At This/How Do I Deal With School A mother that is new to ADHD is looking for suggestions to... Read more »

Health Guide

Celiac disease: nutritional considerations
...with celiac disease, it isvery important that they consult a registered dietitian with a specialty in celiac disease and the gluten-free diet. Joining a local support group is also recommended.... Read more »
Celiac disease: nutritional considerations
Gluten-free diet; Gluten sensitive enteropathy - diet; Celiac sprue - diet Side Effects Read more »
Celiac disease: resources
Alternative Names Resources - celiac disease Information Upon diagnosis, it is very important that you receive counseling from a registered... Read more »
Celiac disease: nutritional considerations
Celiac disease is an inherited autoimmune disorder that usually affects several organs in the body before diagnosis and treatment. When a person with celiac disease consumes... Read more »
Celiac disease: sprue
Celiac disease is an inherited, autoimmune disease. The lining of the small intestine is damagedfromeating gluten and other proteins found in wheat, barley, rye, and possibly oats.... Read more »

Related News

Tips: Celiac disease symptoms in adults
April 21, 2009

The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse offers this list of symptoms that may be warning signs of celiac disease in adults. Read summary »

Q&A: How does a doctor diagnose celiac disease?
October 02, 2008

A reader wants to know why celiac disease is often misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and what tests can distinguish between the two. Dr.... Read summary »

Many mistake celiac disease for IBS
October 02, 2008

Many doctors mistake the symptoms of celiac disease for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), experts say. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that... Read summary »

Celiac patients struggle with the expense of food
August 25, 2009

Patients with celiac disease struggle under the financial burden of staying healthy, experts say, and that's because gluten-free foods can cost three... Read summary »

Celiac disease on the rise
July 13, 2009

The serious digestive system disorder known as celiac disease has become more common in the United States, a new Mayo Clinic study suggests. Celiac... Read summary »