Symptoms And Treatment Of Celiac Disease

The majority of people who are gluten- free do not have celiac disease or even gluten sensitivity. They just go gluten-free to reap the benefits of a healthier lifestyle, little do these people know there are few benefits to be reaped. With that stated, it is also important to note that people with other disorders such as autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), also go gluten-free to improve symptoms and traits. Despite the fact that removing gluten alone from a diet does not prove to help the symptoms as claimed. Nevertheless, going gluten-free is only beneficial for those who have celiac disease, gluten sensitivity or a wheat allergy.

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the ingestion of gluten damages the lining of the small intestine and thus leads to a wide range of symptoms and health issues. However, it is often confused with gluten intolerance or misrepresented as a dietary restriction. Consequently, most people assume cutting off pasta and baked goods from one’s diet for a limited period of time is enough to cure it. Therefore, it is necessary to raise awareness of the true definition of celiac disease and to familiarize people with the seriousness of this illness. This blog is my platform to share my story with this medical condition. My aim is to highlight the fact that having celiac is a lifelong journey that goes far beyond bread and cookies. My ultimate goal is to reveal the impact of the disease on one’s lifestyle and to uncover the concealed and invisible aspects of being celiac.

Commonly referred to as wheat allergy, celiac disease is not an allergic disorder; rather it is actually intolerance to gluten, a protein in wheat. It is also known as celiac sprue, nontropical sprue and gluten-sensitive enteropathy. Celiac disease occurs in people who have a genetic susceptibility. It was considered a north European disease initially but now it has a high prevalence in all the continents. In north- India it affects 1 in 200-300 individuals, similar to its prevalence in Europe.

People who inherit the gene for celiac disease show symptoms of the disease only when they consume foods with gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and oats.

At her advanced age, Florence’s doctor decided to inject plastic into the bones to provide stable strength and to ensure that future breaks would not occur. Weeks later, she had a scope done, checking the small intestine for damage to the mucosa and microvilli. The ending result was a diagnosis of celiac and a decision that she must be put on a gluten-free diet for the rest of her natural life (Florence). With celiac disease, many negative outcomes are possible and many more are probable. Further research into celiac disease substantiates the belief that further research, public awareness, and knowledge are imperative in discovering how to deal with the disease and how to spread awareness of this very serious problem.

Celiac disease, which is also called coeliac disease, is a genetic autoimmune disease that injures the small intestine. Gluten is a protein that is in some wheat, barley, and rye. It is also a new fad diet and being gluten intolerant is something a majority of the population may claim. However, for those who really have celiac disease it is more serious. In fact, "Despite popular belief, celiac disease is a serious genetic autoimmune disease, not the latest fad diet", according to the organization Beyond Celiac(What is Celiac Disease, 2016). This article also gives a great explanation about what gluten does to the small intestine on a cellular level. The definition on the webpage goes on to include "When people with celiac disease eat foods containing gluten, their immune system responds by damaging the finger-like villi of the small intestine. When the villi become damaged, the body is unable to absorb nutrients into the bloodstream, which can lead to malnourishment" (What is Celiac Disease, 2016). It also mentions that when celiac is left untreated, other autoimmune diseases are very common such as thyroid disease, osteoporosis and other cancers. Migraines, diabetes, and infertility are a few more illnesses that go hand in hand with celiac. (What is Celiac Disease, 2016).

Celiac disease is often confused for an allergic illness because (like an allergy) it requires a foreign substance to trigger it. Usually diagnosed by a gastroenterologist, it is a digestive disease that can cause serious complications, including malnutrition and intestinal damage, if left untreated. Individuals with celiac disease must avoid gluten, found in wheat, rye, barley and sometimes oats. There seems to be a genetic predisposition to developing celiac disease, however not all people with a family history of celiac disease develop the condition. There is another reason, yet unknown, why the autoimmune response

Celiac Disease affects the digestive system by the ingestion of gluten through foods like barley, rye, or wheat. Specific characteristics of this disease are weight loss, bloating, and in some cases diarrhea can even occur. Certain nourishment can be deprived from the brain and the liver as well eventually. For children, stomach pain can be an issue and vomiting may have a chance at occurring. The other signs and symptoms that come with celiac disease vary among person to person. However the most common are anemia which is iron deficiency, bone deficiency, itchy or blistering skin, and bad dental hygiene. Along with that celiac disease can also cause joint pain, headaches, fatigue, acid reflux, and spleen function that is greatly reduced. Chemically,

In 1994, it was thought that one in 5000 people had coeliac disease; now it’s one in 70 Australians. This is due in part to the availability of better diagnostic tests for coeliac disease but according to Coeliac Australia, there has also been a true increase in the number of people with coeliac disease.

Celiac disease is a disease that is characterized by an autoimmune reaction to gluten. Because of the way that the body reacts to gluten, the mucosa in the small intestine becomes damaged (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2013). The mucosa is able to heal itself in the absence of gluten, so many utilize strict diets excluding gluten as a method of therapy for the disease. Celiac disease has inspired many different scientists and researchers to look into the cause of the disease and how to better cure it (Green, P. H., & Cellier, C., 2007).

     The name celiac comes from “coeliac” which is derived from the Greek Koilia, which means belly. The “coeliac flux” is an old expression meaning the same as diarrhea. The disease celiac is not just diarrhea though it just means that the disease pertains to the abdomen.

There is an increasing number of people who avoid gluten without being diagnosed with a gluten-related disorder (DiGiacomo DV, 2013). Some authorities have labelled these individuals ‘PWAGS’. Some of these individuals avoid gluten due to enduring intestinal and/or extra intestinal symptoms on a gluten-containing diet who experience improvement in symptoms on a gluten-free diet, while others self-prescribe a gluten-free diet for perceived health benefits or for other reasons. It is estimated that 10-20% of the general population in the United States are consuming gluten-free foods. Excluding celiac disease should remain a top priority as it has been seen that many patients with gluten-related symptoms may subsequently be diagnosed with celiac disease and 75% of CD is unrecognized. Making the diagnosis of CD is important as this determines the need for long-term disease monitoring, degree of adherence to a GFD and need for screening among family members. In case of negative celiac serologies but ongoing suspicion for CD due to suspicion for ongoing gluten exposure, referral to a gastroenterologist for further appropriate testing should be made.

Coeliac disease, also called celiac disease or sprue, is an autoimmune enteropathy of the duodenum caused by the ingestion of gluten by those having a genetic predisposition. It is estimated to affect about 1% of the population, but this value may vary regionally and based on the diagnostic testing used (Biagi, et al., 2010). Variations in the gens expressing human leukocyte antigens DQ2 and DQ8 are strongly associated with the disease and while these variations do not necessarily lead to coeliac disease, there are essentially no cases of coeliac disease without these variations. In the duodenum, gluten molecules may trigger an immune response leading to inflammation and the subsequent destruction of the villous lining of

Limitations to do with celiac disease. Keeping the mental plan. Staying away from certain foods, and staying

It is well known that the dietary gluten galvanizes the immune of an individual.2,4 According to various researcher observations, a reduction of grains intake may negatively impact and associates with the coronary artery ailment.1 Wheat and other whole grains not only contain protein but also are significant sources of additional nutrition content such as energy, fiber which are essential for a healthy heart. Since the Heart directly controls the body, insufficient nutrition intake that fosters its growth may adversely affect the immune system and thus form a concrete base for other complication such as heart attack as shown in the image