What is celiac disease?
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease which damages the lining of the small intestine. The damage to slow intestine lining is done by the body’s own immune system in response to intolerance of gluten-containing diet.
Gluten is a form of protein found in the food containing wheat, barley, rye. If the person who has a sensitivity to gluten protein then when gluten-containing food touches his intestine, body shows an immune response and this immune response lead to damage of lining of small intestine ultimately causes inflammation and produces symptoms like diarrhea or pain abdomen.
Wheat allergy/celiac disease sensitivity seen in?
Individuals of any age and sex can be affected by gluten sensitivity.
Is celiac disease is a genetic disease?
The major cause of celiac disease is the immunity reaction of the body to gluten protein-containing diet.
Genetic factors play a very important role.
Individuals who have a family history of the celiac disease are at higher risk of suffering from gluten/wheat allergy.
What are the sign and symptoms of celiac disease?
Most common symptoms are as follows
-Diarrhea
-Steatorrhea(undigested fat in stools).
-A lot of flatulence
-Weight loss
-Anemia
-Osteopenia
-Osteoporosis
-Hypocalcemia leading to neurological symptoms
Skin problems like:
-dermatitis herpetiformis
Hormonal disorders like:
-Amenorrhea
-Delayed menarche
-Infertility
-Impotency in men.
What happens when you have celiac disease?
celiac disease is a digestive disorder triggered by gluten, a protein which is found in wheat, barley or rye. When people suffering from celiac disease eat gluten, it can lead to symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating and weight loss.
What happens if the celiac disease goes untreated?
If celiac disease left untreated then it can result in serious complications like diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, malabsorption, ulcerative colitis, etc.
Any specific test for celiac disease?
Tests to be done are as follows
-Hematologic tests
-Stool examination
-Electrolytes levels
-Serology test
-Genetic testing
-Small bowel barium studies.
-Endoscopy of upper GI tract.
Complications of celiac disease?
Wheat allergy or gluten sensitivity can make intestines prone to malignant diseases example diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome, malabsorption, ulcerative colitis, etc.
Homeopathic treatment for celiac disease?
Homeopathic medicine includes:
-lycopodium
-carcinosin
-china
-phosphorus
