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Symptoms of celiac disease

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes The signs and symptoms of celiac disease can vary greatly and are different in children and adults. The most common signs for adults are diarrhea, fatigue, and weight loss. Adults may also have bloating and[…]

Causes of celiac disease

Estimated reading time: 1 minute Research suggests that celiac disease only occurs in people who have specific genes. These genes are common and are carried by about a third of the population. People also have to eat foods containing gluten[…]

12 myths about celiac disease

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Celiac disease is a digestive disorder characterized by an autoimmune response to gluten, a protein found in rye, barley, wheat, triticale, and many other cereal grains. Celiac disease, if left untreated, can cause a variety[…]

How common is the celiac disease?

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Celiac disease is actually a common condition, but we do not realize this because so many people who have it have not been diagnosed. Celiac disease is a genetic disease; in other words, you have[…]

20 facts about celiac disease

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Celiac disease is a long-term digestive and immune disorder that affects the small intestine. Eating gluten-containing foods causes the disease. Gluten is a protein that can be found in wheat, barley, and rye. Here are[…]