What is celiac

disease?By:Victoria,Blanca and

Sofia

ORIGIN: Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye,

and barley, grains that are in many everyday foods. Most of us eat food with

gluten with no trouble. But for some people, eating gluten can cause a

reaction in their bodies. Someone who has this problem has celiac disease.

Symtoms: Celiac disease can be difficult to diagnose

because it affects people differently. There are about 300 known symtoms wich may occur in

the digestive system. Sometimes there are no symptoms. However, all people with celiac

disease are still at risk for long-term r other parts of the body. Some people with complications, whether or not they display any symptoms.

People with celiac disease remain sensitive to gluten throughout their life, so in this sense they

are never cured. However, a strict gluten free diet does allow the condition to be managed effectively.

Can celiac disease be cured?

What causes celiac disease? Normally, the body's immune system is

designed to protect it from foreign invaders. When people with celiac disease eat foods containing gluten, their immune system forms antibodies to gluten which then attack the intestinal lining. This causes inflammation in the intestines and damages the villi, the hair-like structures on the lining of the small intestine.

Why do kids get celiac disease?

No one is sure why celiac disease happens, but it appears to run in families. You have a 5% to 10% chance of getting celiac disease if someone in your family has it. It's common in people from the northern European countries and the United States. How common? About 1 in every 133 people in the United States has celiac disease.

How is treated ?Celiac disease is treated by not eating gluten. This can be difficult because gluten is in many foods, but a dietitian can help adjust someone's diet to cut out gluten. It is important not to start a gluten-free diet unless you are truly diagnosed with celiac disease.

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