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1. What are the symptoms of celiac disease?
The symptoms of celiac disease vary from individual to individual. They include
- abdominal pain, bloating
- nausea, vomiting, weight loss
- constipation or diarrhoea
- anemia
- joint pain, fatigue, osteoporosis
- skin rash, neurological symptoms, dermatitis herpetiformis
2. Is it a permanent condition?
Celiac disease is a permanent condition as it as an autoimmune disorder. Since there is no clear trigger for the onset of the condition, there is no definitive cure. A gluten free diet helps in managing the condition and leading a near-normal life.
3. What is celiac disease?
Celiac disease is a digestive tract disorder in which there is abnormal immune reaction to gluten protein which is found in wheat, barley, and rye. This immune reaction damages the intestinal villi and leads to symptoms of the disease.
4. What is the cause of celiac disease?
In celiac disease, there is an abnormal immune reaction to gluten. It can be genetic or due to gastrointestinal infections, infant feeding practices, and stress. Risk factors include
- diabetes
- family history
- autoimmune disorders
- thyroid disorders
- Down's syndrome, intestinal cancer
5. Are celiac disease and food allergies the same?
No, they are not the same. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which there is abnormal immune reaction to gluten protein found in certain foods. Food allergy is an exaggerated immune reaction to certain foods, but it is not an autoimmune reaction. Also, different individuals have food allergies to different foods, while celiac disease uniformly leads to intolerance for gluten in all.
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Dr. Vijay Shanker | 94% | 21 | 23 | 500 |
Dr. Shantam Mohan | 87% | 110 | 19 | 1000 |
Dr. Uday Kumar | 100% | 4 | 16 | 500 |
Dr. Amitesh Kumar | 100% | 3 | 13 | 500 |
Dr. Saurabh Jaiswal | 100% | 3 | 7 | 600 |