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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Celiac Sprue Hereditary

Health Encyclopedia: Celiac Disease Nutritional Considerations

Definition

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 any food, beverage, or medication containing wheat, barley, rye, and sometimes oats, their immune system is "triggered" and responds by damaging the lining of the intestinal tract.

As a result, the absorption of nutrients is altered, and the risk of developing other autoimmune disorders, infertil...

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Expert & Community Posts

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

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

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Joining or Starting A Celiac Disease Support Group: An Interview With Linda Freeman
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...Support Group in Poughkeepsie, NY. As you may know, Celiac disease is an auto-immune disease:... Read more »

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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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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 »

Health Guide

Celiac disease: nutritional considerations
Gluten-free diet; Gluten sensitive enteropathy - diet; Celiac sprue - diet Side Effects Read more »
Anemia: Introduction
...impairs its absorption ability can cause a deficiency. Such disorders include:Inflammatory bowel diseaseCeliac sprue (a sensitivity reaction to gluten) Click the icon to see an image of foods... Read more »
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: resources
Alternative Names Resources - celiac disease Information Upon diagnosis, it is very important that you receive counseling from a registered... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Diagnosis
...diarrhea, but the colon lining shows little or no signs of inflammation. It may be genetically linked to celiac sprue. Most patients can expect to improve.Celiac Sprue. Celiac sprue, or celiac... 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 »

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 »

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 »

New Form of Hearing Loss
August 07, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For those with inherited their hearing loss, a new discovery may take away the mystery surrounding their... Read summary »

Genetic Mysteries of Breast Cancer
November 27, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research is helping doctors unlock the genetic mysteries behind breast cancer, helping women discover and treat their... Read summary »