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Sprue; Nontropical sprue; Gluten intolerance; Gluten-sensitive enteropathy
Prevention
Because the exact cause is unknown, there is no known way to prevent the development of celiac disease. However, being aware of the risk factors (such as having a family member with the disorder) may increase your chances of early diagnosis, treatment, and a long, healthy life.
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Expert & Community Posts
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 »
The Wheat-free FAQ
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert...to gluten. This is called celiac disease, celiac sprue, or gluten enteropathy. However, much... Read more »
Do I Have Crohn's Disease?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...bleeding, small bowel polyps and possible celiac sprue. In addition to the wireless small... Read more »
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 »
Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Nutrition
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...and should not eat. Unlike a disease like celiac sprue for example, where there is an allergy to... Read more »
Health Guide
Celiac disease: nutritional considerations
Gluten-free diet; Gluten sensitive enteropathy - diet; Celiac sprue - diet Side Effects Read more »Celiac disease: sprue
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.... Read more »Celiac disease: sprue
...for staying well. Upon diagnosis, seek consultation from a registered dietitian with a specialty in celiac disease and the gluten-free diet. A support group may also help you cope with the... 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 »Fecal fat
...Decreased fat absorption may result from: Biliary cancer Biliary stricture Celiac disease Cholelithiasis Chronic pancreatitis ... Read more »
Related News
Tips: Celiac disease symptoms in adults
April 21, 2009The 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?
October 02, 2008A 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
October 02, 2008Many 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
August 25, 2009Patients 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 »
Celiac disease on the rise
July 13, 2009The serious digestive system disorder known as celiac disease has become more common in the United States, a new Mayo Clinic study suggests. Celiac... Read summary »
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