celiac disease
Wheat protein allergy
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder in which eating gluten—a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye—triggers damage to the small intestine.
The immune response destroys villi, the tiny projections that absorb nutrients, leading to malnutrition, digestive problems, and other complications.
The only treatment is strict lifelong avoidance of gluten: She was diagnosed with celiac disease and had to overhaul her entire diet.
Swollen, expanded state
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- abdominal painDiscomfort in the belly
- constipationDifficult, infrequent waste elimination
nausea · vomiting · weight loss · failure to thrive · brain fog · headaches · joint pain · mouth ulcers
Intestinal absorptive protrusions
- small intestineDigestive absorption organ
- malabsorptionFailed intestinal nutrient uptake
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
duodenum · leaky gut · tissue damage · crypts · jejunum
Containing no wheat protein
- gluten-free dietNutrition excluding certain grain proteins
- cross-contaminationTransfer of harmful substances
- elimination dietSystematic food removal regimen
- riceStaple cereal grain
Cereal grain protein
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- immunoglobulinDefensive blood protein
- autoimmunityImmune system targets self
- innate immunityInherited pathogen defense system
immune response · genetic predisposition · hereditary · triggering · serology
Insufficient essential micronutrients
- calcium deficiencyInadequate calcium levels
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- malnutritionDisease from dietary inadequacy
- B12 deficiencyToo little of a vitamin
vitamin D deficiency · delayed puberty · lactose intolerance
bloating
Swollen, expanded state
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- abdominal painDiscomfort in the belly
constipation · nausea · vomiting · weight loss · failure to thrive · brain fog · headaches · joint pain · mouth ulcers · skin rash
villi
Intestinal absorptive protrusions
- small intestineDigestive absorption organ
- malabsorptionFailed intestinal nutrient uptake
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
endoscopy · duodenum · leaky gut · tissue damage · crypts · jejunum
gluten-free
Containing no wheat protein
- gluten-free dietNutrition excluding certain grain proteins
- cross-contaminationTransfer of harmful substances
- elimination dietSystematic food removal regimen
gluten
Cereal grain protein
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- immunoglobulinDefensive blood protein
- autoimmunityImmune system targets self
innate immunity · immune response · genetic predisposition · hereditary · triggering · serology
vitamin deficiency
Insufficient essential micronutrients
- calcium deficiencyInadequate calcium levels
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- malnutritionDisease from dietary inadequacy
B12 deficiency · vitamin D deficiency · delayed puberty · lactose intolerance
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celiac diseasewheat allergy
Adverse reaction to cereals
gluten intolerance · irritable bowel syndrome · Crohn's disease · lactose intolerance