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Synonyms
Coeliac disease is a common digestive condition where the small intestine becomes inflamed and unable to absorb nutrients.
Articles for Gluten intolerance
Causes
Find out what causes coeliac disease. The exact causes is unknown, but family history, environmental factors and certain health conditions are thought to play a part.
Complications
Find out about the possible complications of coeliac disease, which can include malabsorption, malnutrition and lactose intolerance.
Diagnosis
Read about how coeliac disease is screened for and diagnosed. The two main methods of screening are blood tests and biopsy.
Introduction
Find out about coeliac disease, which is a common digestive condition where a person has an adverse reaction to gluten.
Patient story: "I'm so glad I joined Coeliac UK."
Shira Groombridge, 32,had unpleasant symptoms for eight yearsbefore she was diagnosed with coeliac disease.
Symptoms
Read about the symptoms of coeliac disease. Diarrhoea is the most common symptom, caused by the body not being able to absorb nutrients.
Treatment
Find out how coeliac disease is treated. It's often simply a case of excluding foods that contain gluten from your diet.
