If sufferers eat foods containing gluten, it causes a reaction to the intestine which creates various symptoms and further damage to the inner lining. There is no medical treatment for Celiac Disease, however by following a gluten free diet will keep the disease under control.

Also known as Gluten Sensitive Entereopathy or Celiac Sprue, the disease, if left untreated will cause malnutrition as the disease attacks the intestine causing such damage that the intestine cannot absorb essential vitamins and minerals. This is noticeably high in teenagers who suffer from Celiac.

Foul smelling stools are normally a tell tale sign you may be a sufferer and other symptoms can include fatigue, severe abdominal pains, diarrhoea, weight loss and anaemia. Due to all these everyday symptoms the disease, quite often, is overlooked.

Celiac Disease can be triggered at any time in your life and circumstances such as pregnancy, stress or injury can trigger the condition. Although the cause of Celiac Disease is still unknown it can be inherited and statistics show that if a family member is a sufferer then you have a five to fifteen percent chance of also becoming a sufferer.

Ask your dietician or doctor for advice on a fulfilling, yet tasty gluten free diets and make sure you eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, fish and poultry, fresh meats and dairy products. Good wheat replacements include potatoes and rice.

Thankfully, nowadays dietary options are not as limited as before, and health shops stock a wide variety of gluten free products. Supermarkets stock some gluten free products but remember to always check the label.

If you are diagnosed with Celiac Disease then it is important to stick to a gluten free diet. Your intestine will eventually repair itself but any lapse in the diet will cause further damage and side effects.

Whether young or old, female or male the side effects to Celiac Disease can cause people a lot of distress and pain and is best treated as soon as possible. Contact your doctor if you are experiencing any of the side effects mentioned so you can rule out Celiac Disease as the cause.

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