The diagnosis of celiac disease is confirmed by a characteristic abnormal appearance of the small intestine under the microscope. Flattening of the normal finger like projections called villi accompanied by signs of inflammation is taken to indicate damage or injury from the storage protein gluten in wheat and similar proteins [...]

Celiac disease causes the body to be unable to process gluten. In people suffering from celiac disease or gluten sensitivity enteropathy, the body mistakenly attacks the villi lining the small intestine upon the ingestion of foods containing gluten. The villi are tiny hair-like projections that line the small intestine and [...]

Celiac Disease is a chronic disease of the digestive system that prevents absorption of nutrients from food.  People dealing with Celiac Disease are allergic to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and even oats in oatmeal.  Eating these foods can cause damage to the lining of the intestinal [...]

Celiac disease is an auto-immune disease that is triggered by the consumption of gluten. Gluten is protein found in grains like wheat, rye, barley and other related grains. Patients with celiac disease the lining of the small intestines is injured by gluten. Injured intestines results in weight loss, bloating, diarrhea, [...]

You’ve had enough time and experience now navigating the ins and outs of celiac disease to realize when you are out of control, your situation can rapidly deteriorate, especially with a trip to the hospital. Don’t ever let yourself assume because you are going to an institute of medical healing, [...]

Continually doing research on my son’s sensitivities to Gluten, Dairy, Eggs and Nuts and doing my best to find Allergy Friendly or Allergy Free Foods. I’ve come across Celiac Disease. It’s something I did not know exist until now, and 1 out of 133 have this condition.  Those with Celiac [...]

Celiac disease is a condition which transpires in the small intestine. It is basically an autoimmune disorder that that occurs to people who are genetically predisposed to this condition. The disease in children may be a bit difficult to diagnose since those affected by this condition are too young to [...]