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Celiac disease is a chronic digestive and immune disorder that damages the small intestine. The disease is triggered by eating foods containing gluten Celiac disease is a chronic digestive and immune disorder that damages the small intestine. We are here to provide you with top-notch care and guidance to tackle your problems.

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Understanding CELIAC DISEASE

Causes of CELIAC DISEASE

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  • Genetics: Celiac disease has a strong genetic component. It is more common in individuals who have specific genetic markers known as human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genotypes, specifically HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8. If you have a first-degree relative (parent, sibling, or child) with celiac disease, your risk of developing the condition is higher.
  • Gluten Exposure: The primary trigger for celiac disease is the consumption of gluten-containing foods. Gluten is found in various grains, including wheat, barley, and rye. When gluten is ingested by individuals with a genetic predisposition to celiac disease, it can initiate an autoimmune response.
  • Immune System Response: In individuals with celiac disease, the immune system mistakenly identifies gluten as harmful. This results in an inflammatory response in the small intestine, leading to damage to the lining of the intestine and a decrease in nutrient absorption.
  • Other Environmental Factors: While gluten is the main trigger, other environmental factors may play a role in the development of celiac disease. These factors can include early introduction of gluten to an infant’s diet or certain viral infections.
  • Gut Microbiota: The composition of the gut microbiota (the community of microorganisms in the digestive tract) may also influence the development of celiac disease. Imbalances in the gut microbiota may contribute to disease development or progression.
  • Gluten Exposure: The primary trigger for celiac disease is the consumption of gluten-containing foods. Gluten is found in various grains, including wheat, barley, and rye. When gluten is ingested by individuals with a genetic predisposition to celiac disease, it can initiate an autoimmune response.
Symptoms of CELIAC DISEASE:
  • Diarrhoea
  • Fatigue
  • Weight loss
  • Bloating and gas.
  • Abdominal pain.
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Constipation

Treatments

A strict, lifelong gluten-free diet is the only way to manage celiac disease. Besides wheat, foods that contain gluten include:

    • Barley
    • Bulgur
    • Durum
    • Graham flour
    • Malt
    • Rye
    • Semolina
    • Spelt (a form of wheat)
    • Triticale

A dietitian who works with people with celiac disease can help you plan a healthy gluten-free diet. Even trace amounts of gluten in your diet can be damaging, even if they don’t cause symptoms.

Gluten can be hidden in foods, medicines and non-food products, including:

  • Modified food starch, preservatives and food stabilizers.
  • Prescription and over-the-counter medications.
  • Vitamin and mineral supplements.
  • Herbal and nutritional supplements.
  • Lipstick products.
  • Toothpaste and mouthwash.
  • Communion wafers.
  • Envelope and stamp glue.
  • Play dough.
  • Certain makeup products.
Frequently Asked Question on CELIAC DISEASE
How does celiac disease start?

Celiac disease is an illness caused by an immune reaction to eating gluten. Gluten is a protein found in foods containing wheat, barley or rye. If you have celiac disease, eating gluten triggers an immune response to the gluten protein in your small intestine.

How do I know if I've got celiac?

Doctors use blood tests and other tests to help find out if you have celiac disease: Serology tests look for certain antibodies. Blood tests check other parts of your immune system. Intestinal fatty acid binding protein tests show if there’s damage to the intestine.

Does rice contain gluten?

Rice is generally gluten-free. This includes all varieties, such as white or brown, long or short grain, and fragranced or not fragranced. 

What foods should celiacs avoid?

If you have coeliac disease, you’ll no longer be able to eat foods that contain any barley, rye or wheat, including farina, semolina, durum, bulgar, cous cous and spelt.