Celiac disease is a chronic digestive and autoimmune disease that occurs in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. Celiac disease is also known as celiac sprue or gluten-sensitive enteropathy. Celiac disease is more common than is recognized in India. Although celiac disease (CeD) affects 1% of people in the northern part of India, it is believed to be uncommon in the southern and north eastern parts because of significant differences in dietary pattern and ethnicity. The prevalence of celiac disease in north Indian community is 1 in 96.

Celiac disease, is an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Wheat is a grain used as an ingredient in breads, pastas, and cereal. Wheat often appears in foods like soups and salad dressings as well. Barley is commonly found in beer and in foods containing malt. Rye is most often found in rye bread, rye beer, and some cereals.

When people with celiac disease eat gluten, the immune response to gluten creates toxins that destroy the villi. Villi are tiny finger-like protrusions inside the small intestines that promote nutrient absorption. When the villi become damaged, the body is unable to absorb nutrients from food. This can lead to malnutrition and other serious health complications, including permanent intestinal damage.

People with celiac disease often have high levels of antiendomysium (EMA) and anti-tissue transglutaminase (tTGA) antibodies. These can be detected with blood tests. Tests are most reliable when they’re performed while gluten is still in the diet. Celiac disease can develop at any age after people start eating foods or medicines that contain gluten. It is also found in oats that have been made in processing plants that handle other grains. Gluten can even be found in some medicines, vitamins, and lipsticks If left untreated, celiac disease can lead to additional serious health problems. Gluten intolerance, also known as gluten-related disorders, is characterized by symptoms after eating gluten containing foods. People with non-celiac gluten sensitivity may have a mild sensitivity to gluten, while others have celiac disease which is an autoimmune disorder.

People with celiac disease need to follow a gluten-free diet for life. If you have celiac disease, We at Pro Health Diet Clinic guide you how to remove foods and drinks that contain gluten from your diet and manage with a gluten-free diet that can relieve celiac disease symptoms and heal the damage to the small intestine.

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