Celiac Society Rajasthan

About Celiac

Know Celiac
Celiac disease is a chronic, genetically linked, autoimmune disorder that is also known as celiac sprue, nontropical sprue, and gluten-sensitive enteropathy. Although celiac disease primarily affects the small intestine, deleterious effects can occur throughout the entire body. Patients with celiac disease are unable to tolerate the ingestion of gluten. Gluten is an insoluble protein found in cereal grains. The gluten that is found in wheat, rye, and barley is the offending culprit for celiac disease patients.

Difference Between Celiac , Wheat Allergy and Gluten Intolrance
An allergy to wheat is very different from celiac disease, and that is not an auto immune disorder at all. Where body creates antibodies to this protein that attach themselves to the food molecule and then cause other cells to attack by releasing histamines.

Signs and Symptoms
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Associate Conditions
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Diagnosis and treatment
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Must Remember
Know about some important points to remember in celiac disease