Celiac sprue - foods to avoid
Celiac sprue is an inflammatory condition caused by intolerance to gluten, a substance found in wheat and other grains. The inability to digest and process this substances may lead to inflammation of the intestines, vitamin deficiencies due to lack of absorption of nutrients, and bowel abnormalities. Gluten may be found in many foods, especially processed foods and baked goods. Breads, cakes, desserts that use thickeners, alcoholic beverages (except wine), cereals and pastas may all contain gluten.
Review Date: 06/23/2008
Reviewed By: Patrika Tsai, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatric
Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of
California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by
VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA,
Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
