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Coeliac Disease and its Causes

Coeliac Disease is an autoimmune disorder that is triggered by the consumption of gluten. This condition is also known as gluten-sensitive enteropathy or sprue.

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Coeliac Disease and its Causes

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  1. 4/26/2021 Coeliac Disease and its Causes | Dr KiranPeddi | by kiran peddi | Apr, 2021 | Medium Open in app kiran peddi About Coeliac Disease and its Causes | Dr KiranPeddi kiran peddi Just now · 2 min read Coeliac Disease is an autoimmune disorder that is triggered by the consumption of gluten. This condition is also known as gluten-sensitive enteropathy or sprue. Gluten is a protein generally found in foods made with wheat, barley, or rye. It is also found in certain medications, vitamins & lipstick. When patients with coeliac disease consume gluten, their immune system attacks & damages Villi, tiny projections that line the small intestine. As a result, the body fails to absorb nutrients properly into the body. Spam Score: PA: 46 0 links DA: 95 3% https://kiranpeddi.medium.com/coeliac-disease-and-its-causes-dr-kiranpeddi-74924df4ed1f 1/5

  2. 4/26/2021 Coeliac Disease and its Causes | Dr KiranPeddi | by kiran peddi | Apr, 2021 | Medium People with Coeliac disease are advised to eliminate all forms of gluten from their diet. It includes baked products, bread & beer where gluten is used as a stabilizing ingredient. If a person has celiac disease & eats gluten, he or she may experience the following symptoms: Pain in the abdomen Constipation or Diarrhea Heartburn Bloating Anemia Vomiting Weight Loss Foul Smelling stool Fluid Retention Pale sores in the mouth Tooth Discolouration Numb hands or feet Children with this medical disorder tend to present the following symptoms: Bloating Constipation Diarrhea Upset stomach or vomiting Weight loss https://kiranpeddi.medium.com/coeliac-disease-and-its-causes-dr-kiranpeddi-74924df4ed1f 2/5

  3. 4/26/2021 Coeliac Disease and its Causes | Dr KiranPeddi | by kiran peddi | Apr, 2021 | Medium What are the causes of Coeliac Disease? Although the definite cause of the coeliac disease still remains unknown, research indicates that it may be linked to certain genes. Also, some stressful medical events such as a surgery, viral infection, emotional trauma or even pregnancy can trigger Coeliac Disease. Risk of getting this disease is higher in individuals with certain medical conditions: Addison’s disease Down syndrome Rheumatoid Arthritis Turner syndrome Type 1 diabetes Common Blood tests to diagnose Coeliac Disease: Complete Blood Count Liver Function Test Cholesterol Test Serum Albumin Test Alkaline Phosphatase Level Test The blood tests have to be conducted before going gluten-free as eliminating gluten from your diet before diagnosis might not give accurate results. What are the complications of Coeliac Disease? Coeliac disease can have serious complications if untreated. Cancer Damaged tooth enamel https://kiranpeddi.medium.com/coeliac-disease-and-its-causes-dr-kiranpeddi-74924df4ed1f 3/5

  4. 4/26/2021 Coeliac Disease and its Causes | Dr KiranPeddi | by kiran peddi | Apr, 2021 | Medium Infertility & miscarriage Lactose Intolerance Malnutrition Seizures Numbness in hands & feet Pancreatic Disease How is Coeliac Disease Treated? There are no medications that can treat Coeliac disease. The only way to manage it is to follow a lifelong gluten-free diet. This helps the intestinal villi to heal themselves & absorb the nutrients properly. Originally published at https://www.drkiranpeddi.com. Coeliac Disease About Help Legal Get the Medium app https://kiranpeddi.medium.com/coeliac-disease-and-its-causes-dr-kiranpeddi-74924df4ed1f 4/5

  5. 4/26/2021 Coeliac Disease and its Causes | Dr KiranPeddi | by kiran peddi | Apr, 2021 | Medium https://kiranpeddi.medium.com/coeliac-disease-and-its-causes-dr-kiranpeddi-74924df4ed1f 5/5

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