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Celiac Disease

The inability to digest and absorb proteins called gluten, a substance found in wheat, rye, and barley. Celiac Disease causes damage to the lining of the small intestine and prevents absorption of nutrients. Celiac Disease is both a disease of malabsorption—meaning nutrients are not absorbed properly—and an abnormal immune reaction to gluten. more

How did people like you experience Celiac Disease?

Below you can see what K knows about how 846 real people experienced Celiac Disease, including:

  1. Symptoms to watch for
  2. Testing
  3. Treatment
  4. Recovery

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What to watch out for if you have Celiac Disease:

Watch for symptoms like Abdominal pain and Diarrhea.

Concerning Symptoms

People Like You often seek further care if:

  • They develop severe abdominal pain
  • They develop rectal bleeding
  • They develop a fever over 100.4 F
  • Symptoms do not resolve with dietary changes

Potential Symptoms

Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Fatigue

Testing for Celiac Disease

Get tested. Doctors often ordered antiTTG and Gastroscopy.

antiTTG

Checks for a certain antibody that is present in people with celiac disease if they are eating gluten.

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How to treat Celiac Disease

Who do people see?

Most people like you saw a Primary Care Physician to diagnose and/or treat their Celiac Disease, and were in some cases referred to a Gastroenterologist.

How is it treated?

Explore treatment options, like a strict gluten-free diet.


How long does it take to recover from Celiac Disease?

Recovery time for most cases of Celiac Disease is lifetime.