Celiac disease

Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder that damages the small intestine when gluten is eaten. Gluten is a protein found in
Wheat
Barley
Rye
When people with celiac disease eat gluten, their immune system attacks the lining of their small intestine.

Here are some of the symptoms of celiac disease:

•Diarrhea
•Bloating
•Weight loss
•Fatigue
•Anemia
•Abdominal pain
•Indigestion
•Constipation
•Mouth sores
•Skin rashes
•Joint pain
•Depression
•Anxiety
If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to see a doctor to get tested for celiac disease.

Celiac disease is a genetic disorder, which means that it is passed down from parents to children. About 1 in 100 people have celiac disease, but many people are not aware that they have it.

The only treatment for celiac disease is a gluten-free diet. A gluten-free diet means that you must avoid foods that contain gluten. This can be challenging, but it is important to follow a gluten-free diet to prevent further damage to your small intestine.
With a gluten-free diet, most people with celiac disease can live normal, healthy lives.

Celiac disease can lead to deficiencies in a number of vitamins and minerals.
This is because celiac disease damages the lining of the small intestine, which is responsible for absorbing nutrients from food. Some of the most common deficiencies associated with celiac disease include:

Iron deficiency anemia:
Iron is essential for carrying oxygen in the blood. When the small intestine is damaged, it can't absorb iron as well, which can lead to iron deficiency anemia. Symptoms of iron deficiency anemia include fatigue, shortness of breath, pale skin, and lightheadedness.

Vitamin D deficiency:
Vitamin D is essential for bone health. When the small intestine is damaged, it can't absorb vitamin D as well, which can lead to vitamin D deficiency. Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency include fatigue, muscle weakness, and bone pain.

Zinc deficiency:
Zinc is essential for a number of bodily functions, including immune function and wound healing. When the small intestine is damaged, it can't absorb zinc as well, which can lead to zinc deficiency. Symptoms of zinc deficiency include fatigue, loss of appetite, and impaired immune function.

Folate deficiency:
Folate is essential for cell growth and development. When the small intestine is damaged, it can't absorb folate as well, which can lead to folate deficiency. Symptoms of folate deficiency include fatigue, shortness of breath, and lightheadedness.

Vitamin B12 deficiency:
Vitamin B12 is essential for nerve function and red blood cell production. When the small intestine is damaged, it can't absorb vitamin B12 as well, which can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency. Symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include fatigue, numbness and tingling in the hands and feet, and constipation.

There are two main types of tests used to diagnose celiac disease: blood tests and biopsies.

Blood tests:
Can detect antibodies that are produced by the body in response to gluten. These antibodies are called anti-gliadin antibodies, anti-endomysial antibodies, and anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies.

Biopsies:
Are done by taking a small piece of tissue from the small intestine. The tissue is then examined under a microscope to look for damage caused by gluten.

If you have any of the symptoms of celiac disease, it is important to see a doctor to get tested. The diagnosis of celiac disease is made with a combination of blood tests and biopsies.

The treatment for celiac disease is a gluten-free diet. A gluten-free diet means that you must avoid foods that contain gluten. This can be challenging, but it is important to follow a gluten-free diet to prevent further damage to your small intestine.

There are many gluten-free products available on the market, and there are also many restaurants that offer gluten-free options. If you are struggling to follow a gluten-free diet, there are many resources available to help you.
Read the labels very carefully as many of the gluten free products are loaded with seed oils and preservatives that can affect the gut lining.