Coeliac Disease

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition triggered by gluten, causing damage to the small intestine. Symptoms include bloating, diarrhea, and fatigue.

Coeliac Disease

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About Coeliac Disease

  • It is an inherited autoimmune disorder.
  • Cause: 
    • It is caused byan 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 glutenprotein in your small intestine.
    • Over time, this reaction damages your small intestine’s lining and prevents it from absorbing nutrients, a condition called malabsorption.
  • Symptoms: 
    • The intestinal damage often causes symptoms such as diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, bloating, or anemia. 
    • It also can lead to serious complications if it is not managed or treated. 
    • In children, malabsorption can affect growth and development in addition to gastrointestinal symptoms.
  • People with a first-degree relative with celiac disease (parent, child, sibling) have a 1 in 10 risk of developing celiac disease.
  • Celiac disease can develop at any age after people start consuming gluten. 
  • It is estimated to affect 1 in 100 people worldwide.
  • Treatment:
    • There’s no definite cure for celiac disease. 
    • But for most people, following a strict gluten-free diet can help manage symptoms and help the intestines heal.

Coeliac Disease FAQs

Q1. What is the coeliac disease?

Ans. Coeliac disease is a condition where your immune system attacks your own tissues when you eat gluten. 

Q2. What is malabsorption?

Ans. A condition where the intestine fails to absorb nutrients

Q3. How is Coeliac Disease treated?

Ans. By following a strict gluten-free diet

Source: TG

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