Coeliac disease is a condition affecting the gut. It is caused by damage to the small intestine, which arises from the gluten intake of people with the condition.
The usual symptoms of this Coeliac disease is chronic diarrhea. Children might get some swelling of the abdomen and muscle wasting while adults will experience weight loss, tiredness, loss of strength and anemia. Chronic diarrhea will cause babies to be tiny and fragile.
Coeliac disease, if left untreated, can lead to osteoporosis and infertility in some women. More serious consequences can include cancer and reduction of the intestine.
To check if you have the Coeliac disease, you can consult a doctor who will do a blood test for you. The blood test gives a preliminary indication, but will need to be confirmed by biopsy of the intestine wall.
If you have the Coeliac disease, you can help to keep it under control by keeping a gluten free diet that includes fruit, vegetables, fish, fresh meat, eggs and dairy products. You should be able to keep a regular lifestyle once the symptoms disappear.
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The usual symptoms of this Coeliac disease is chronic diarrhea. Children might get some swelling of the abdomen and muscle wasting while adults will experience weight loss, tiredness, loss of strength and anemia. Chronic diarrhea will cause babies to be tiny and fragile.
Coeliac disease, if left untreated, can lead to osteoporosis and infertility in some women. More serious consequences can include cancer and reduction of the intestine.
To check if you have the Coeliac disease, you can consult a doctor who will do a blood test for you. The blood test gives a preliminary indication, but will need to be confirmed by biopsy of the intestine wall.
If you have the Coeliac disease, you can help to keep it under control by keeping a gluten free diet that includes fruit, vegetables, fish, fresh meat, eggs and dairy products. You should be able to keep a regular lifestyle once the symptoms disappear.
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