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What is Coeliac Disease?gluten enteropathy or celiac disease, it is a genetic intolerance to gluten.
Coeliac disease, a genetic intolerance to gluten, is also known as coeliac sprue, non-tropical sprue, gluten enteropathy or celiac disease (US spelling). I will use both the English and American way of spelling the condition throughout this page. It is one of a number of autoimmune diseases and the age at which coeliac is diagnosed can vary.
Symptoms of coeliac diseaseHow do you know if you have coeliac disease? As the condition presents with many different symptoms it can often take some time to diagnose. If you suffer from any of the problems listed in this article on the symptoms of celiac disease it may be worth visiting your doctor for blood tests.Failure to thriveThere can be many causes of failure to thrive in children but coeliac disease could be one of them! Read Val's story about her little girl.Facts about coeliac diseaseYou can't catch coeliac from another person, it is not infectious. It is a hereditary condition although many people do not know that they have it. Sometimes known as silent celiac, it can be triggered at any age, by as yet unknown causes.
Due to its genetic nature, celiac can run in families. If one person is diagnosed with the disease the chances are that other family members will also have it. How common is celiac?The answer to this question tends to depend on where you live. Coeliac disease is more common in the western world and celiac awareness has increased dramatically over the last twenty years.Figures quoted by Dr James Braly suggest that 1 in 100/200 people here in the UK now suffer from Coeliac as opposed to 1 in 600 in the 1970's. When I was diagnosed in 1960 it was considered rare. Is there a cure for celiac disease?Contrary to earlier beliefs, if you are diagnosed with celiac you have it for life. There is no cure, but treatment of celiac disease is possible with a gluten free diet. This isn't a type of weight loss diet, gluten free eating has to become a way of life in order to keep healthy if you have celiac or related conditions.Where can I get more information about celiac?Well, you are in a good place already. Here at The Gluten Free Chef, you'll find loads of information on all aspects of celiac and the gluten free diet.A Celiac disease support group can also be a good place to go to for advice. You can add your own page to the site publicizing the group you belong to, or check for groups in your area. This facility is new and will eventually prove a useful addition but you do have to help me here a bit! Gluten allergy or intolerance?How can you tell if you have a gluten allergy or celiac disease? This article will explain the difference.Depression and celiac diseaseIs there a link between depression and celiac disease? Can it cause mood changes? Feeling depressed is certainly something you are likely to experience when first diagnosed. It can take time to gain a positive state of mind regarding your condition, but once your health improves you can beat it!Celiac and anorexiaMany undiagnosed celiacs lose weight dramatically, possibly leading to a misdiagnosis of anorexia. If the body isn't absorbing the nutrients it needs celiac and anorexia both need to be considered by your health care provider.Celiac disease in pregnancyProblems due to celiac disease in pregnancy and beforehand are common. Following the gluten free diet can increase your chances of a successful pregnancy.2SearchSmart Human Edited Web Directory
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WELCOMEMy name is Carol and I have been on a gluten free diet for over 45 years! Long enough to learn a thing or two about it wouldn't you say? Now its time for me to pass on some of that knowledge and help you rise to the challenge of following a gluten free diet yourself! Want to know a bit more about me and whether you can trust the information on this site? Read my story.
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