Coeliac Disease

About Coeliac Disease:

• It is an inherited autoimmune disorder.
• Cause:
  • It is caused by an immune reaction to eating gluten.
    • Gluten is a protein found in foods containing wheat, barley, or rye.
  • If you have coeliac disease, eating gluten triggers an immune response to the gluten protein in your small intestine.
  • Over time, this reaction damages your small intestine's lining and prevents it from absorbing nutrients, a condition called malabsorption.
• Symptoms:
  • The intestinal damage often causes symptoms such as diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, bloating, or anemia.
  • It also can lead to serious complications if it is not managed or treated.
  • In children, malabsorption can affect growth and development in addition to gastrointestinal symptoms.
• People having a first-degree relative with coeliac disease (parent, child, sibling) have a 1 in 10 risk of developing coeliac disease.
• Coeliac disease can develop at any age after people start consuming gluten.
• It is estimated to affect 1 in 100 people
• Treatment:
  • There's no definite cure for coeliac disease.
  • But for most people, following a strict gluten-free diet can help manage symptoms and help the intestines heal.