What Causes Celiac Disease?
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 staying healthy. The damage is due to a reaction to eating gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, rye, and possibly oats.
Alternative Names
Sprue; Nontropical sprue; Gluten intolerance; Gluten-sensitive enteropathy
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The exact cause of celiac disease is unknown. The lining of the intestines contains areas...
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