Celiac Disease Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors and Complications

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Celiac Disease Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors
and Complications
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• Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that
  damages the small intestine when gluten is eaten.
  Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and
  rye. When people with celiac disease eat gluten,
  their immune system reacts by attacking the
  villi, which are small finger-like projections
  that line the small intestine. This damage to the
  villi can prevent the small intestine from
  absorbing nutrients properly, which can lead to a
  variety of health problems.

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• Symptoms of Celiac Disease
• Celiac disease symptoms can vary from person to
  person and can range from mild to severe. Some
  common symptoms include
• Diarrhea
• Weight loss
• Fatigue
• Bloating
• Abdominal pain
• Constipation
• Unexplained iron deficiency anemia
• Mouth sores
• Skin rash
• Infertility
• Bone loss
• Depression
• Anxiety

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• Causes of Celiac Disease
• The exact celiac disease causes is not fully
  understood, but it is thought to be an inherited
  condition. People with celiac disease have a gene
  that makes them more likely to develop the
  disease when they eat gluten.
• Risk Factors for Celiac Disease
• The following factors may increase the risk of
  developing celiac disease
• Family history of celiac disease
• Type 1 diabetes
• Down syndrome
• Turner syndrome
• Autoimmune thyroid disease
• Autoimmune liver disease
• Autoimmune skin disease
• Inflammatory bowel disease

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• Complications of Celiac Disease
• If celiac disease is not treated, it can lead to
  a number of complications, including
• Anemia
• Bone loss
• Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
• Infertility
• Miscarriage
• Intestinal lymphoma
• Other autoimmune diseases

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• Diagnosis of Celiac Disease
• There is no single test that can diagnose celiac
  disease. A doctor will typically perform a
  physical exam and ask about your medical history.
  They may also order blood tests to check for
  antibodies that are associated with celiac
  disease. If the blood tests are positive, you may
  need to have an upper endoscopy with biopsy. This
  is a procedure where a doctor inserts a thin tube
  with a camera into your stomach and small
  intestine to look for damage to the villi.
• Treatment for Celiac Disease
• The only treatment for celiac disease is a
  gluten-free diet. This means avoiding foods that
  contain wheat, barley, and rye. There are many
  gluten-free foods available, and there are also
  many resources available to help people with
  celiac disease follow a gluten-free diet.
• Living with Celiac Disease
• Following a gluten-free diet can be challenging,
  but it is essential for people with celiac
  disease to prevent further damage to their small
  intestine and to improve their overall health.
  There are many resources available to help people
  with celiac disease live a healthy life,
  including the Celiac Disease Foundation and the
  National Foundation for Celiac Awareness.

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