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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Neurological Gluten Intolerance Symptoms

Health Encyclopedia: Celiac Disease Sprue

Definition

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.

The intestines contain projections (called villi) that absorb nutrients. In undiagnosed or untreated celiac disease, these villi become flattened, and the ability to absorb nutrients properly is altered. As a result, several other organ systems may also be affected. The disease can develop at any ...

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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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Going Gluten Free
By Ann Bartlett , Health Expert

...intolerance without having Celiac Disease?    Celiac Disease is a genetic intolerance for... Read more »

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Gluten-Free: An Interview with Kelly Courson, an Original Celiac Chick
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...in 1996, most doctors weren't aware of how common celiac disease was in the general population... Read more »

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Trying New Things
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert

...gastroenterologist and was given a basic blood test for Celiac disease which came back negative.... Read more »

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5 IBD Myths
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert

...people who are diagnosed with IBD find out they have Celiac disease as well, or instead of IBD.... Read more »

Health Guide

Celiac disease: sprue
Sprue; Nontropical sprue; Gluten intolerance; Gluten-sensitive enteropathy Prevention Because the exact cause is unknown, there is no known way to prevent the... 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 »
Anemia: Introduction
...deficiencies produce abnormally large red blood cells (megaloblastic ) that have a shortened life span. Neurologic problems are also associated with these deficiencies. Several conditions can... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Diagnosis
The doctor will take your medical history and perform a thorough physical examination. The disease is particularly difficult to diagnose in children, in whom IBD may be mistaken for an... Read more »
Crohn's Disease: Diagnosis
The doctor will take a history and perform a thorough physical examination. The disease is particularly difficult to diagnose in children. In children, IBD may be mistaken for an infection... Read more »

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Tips: Celiac disease symptoms in adults
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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?
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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
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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
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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 »