Friday, October, 23, 2009
Is There A Cure For Celiac Disease
February 17, 2009
Could chronic acid reflux be caused by gluten intolerance? One reader writes to The People’s Pharmacy to say that a diagnosis of celiac disease finally cured her friend's constant heartburn. Pharmacologists Joe and Teresa Graedon respond to the reader with information on how and why intolerance to the gluten protein found in wheat, barley and rye could cause an overproduction of acid. And they suggest that the disease is much more common than many people know.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Elizabeth Roberts
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Health Expert
What is Celiac disease (CD) and how do you know if you have it? Celiac disease is a genetic...
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By Sloane Miller
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Health Expert
...Y here in New York City entitled: "Sorting through Celiac Disease and Food Allergies". The...
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By Patrika Tsai
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Health Expert
...leading to poor absorption of nutrients. People who have celiac disease may then have weak bones...
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By Eileen Bailey
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Health Expert
New At This/How Do I Deal With School A mother that is new to ADHD is looking for suggestions to...
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By Sloane Miller
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Health Expert
...in 1996, most doctors weren't aware of how common celiac disease was in the general population...
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Health Guide
...Nontropical sprue; Gluten intolerance; Gluten-sensitive enteropathy Symptoms The symptoms of
celiac disease can vary significantly from person to person. Symptoms may be intestinal or...
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...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....
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Alternative Names Resources -
celiac disease Information Upon diagnosis, it is very important that you receive counseling from a registered...
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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...
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Related News
April 21, 2009
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse offers this list of symptoms that may be warning signs of celiac disease in adults.
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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