Celiac Sprue
Celiac disease, or celiac sprue, is a
It causes poor absorption by the intestine of
The word sprue derives from the Dutch spruw, which means mouth blisters. These were described as an important sign of the illness by the Dutch physician Vincent Ketelaer in 1669, almost three...
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Sorting through Celiac Disease and Food Allergies
I had an opportunity to attend a lecture at the 92nd Street Y here in New York City entitled: "Sorting through Celiac Disease and Food... Read more »
Celiac Disease: 101
What is Celiac disease (CD) and how do you know if you have it? Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune disease. According to the Celiac... Read more »
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Celiac disease: sprue
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Celiac disease is a condition that damages the lining of the small intestine and prevents it from absorbing parts of food that are important for... Read more »
Tropical sprue
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Tropical sprue is a condition seen in residents of, or visitors to, tropical areas. It impairs the absorption of nutrients from the intestines,... Read more »
Tips: Celiac disease symptoms in adults
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse offers this list of symptoms that may be warning signs of celiac disease in adults. Read more »
Celiac disease may raise risk of dying
People who have mild forms of celiac disease appear to have a slightly higher risk of dying than people who don't, researchers say. The Swedish study... Read more »
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