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Traditional Treatment

Diet A completely gluten free diet is the only way to eliminate all symptoms and possible complications of celiac disease. Wheat, rye, and barley products must be avoided. This is becoming easier as...

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Causes and Risk Factors

Triggers for Celiac The cause of celiac is not known. Sometimes celiac is present from birth, in other cases it is triggered by pregnancy, surgery, infection, or stress. A certain gene mutation seems...

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Symptoms and Signs

Symptoms of Celiac Signs and symptoms of celiac disease vary greatly, from diarrhea to constipation and from weight gain to weight loss. Celiac sufferers may also experience bone density issues, tooth...

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Celiac Disease Overview

Immune Reaction Celiac disease is an immune disorder that causes an adverse reaction when gluten is ingested. Gluten is present in rye, wheat, and barley. When a person that has celiac disease eats...

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Prevention

Prevention of Symptoms There is no prevention for the development of celiac disease, but avoiding gluten will prevent symptoms and complications once the condition has been diagnosed. A doctor may be...

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Alternative Treatments

Supplements In cases where nutritional deficiencies are present as a result of intestinal damage, doctors may recommend certain supplements to compensate. Calcium, folate, iron, vitamin D, zinc,...

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Celiac Diseases Resources

More information on celiac disease can be found at: The Mayo Clinic: Celiac Disease http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/celiac-disease/DS00319/DSECTION=lifestyle-and-home-remedies National Foundation for...

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