The Basics of Celiac Disease

We should be very careful with what we eat.energy from the food he/she eats.
Food is one source of acquiring diseases thatWhat are the common symptoms of the Celiac
might lead to a more serious medical condition.disease? Digestive problem is one of the major
There are more common diseases that resultsymptoms. It might be characterized by
from too much intake of unhealthy foods such asabdominal bloating, weight loss, pale stool, and gas
Diabetes and cancer. At some point, these termspain and diarrhea.
are quite alarming through will be discussing aAnother common symptom is severe rashes in
different disease as we go along.the skin and in other parts of the body. This
Are you familiar with the celiac disease? Celiacmight also lea to iron deficiency and anemia or low
disease is a medical condition characterized to becount of blood. Problem with growth and
a disorder in the digestive system of a persondevelopment is also to be considered.
that might lead to more serious conditions includingOther minor symptoms include irregular menstrual
the damage on the lining within the small intestines.periods, ulcers, and sensations and numbness of
This is mainly caused by too much gluten intakelegs as well as tingling of the leg muscles.If there
of the body.will be too much gluten in the intestine and the
Gluten is a substance found in some grains. It is abody will continuously produce antibodies to fight
source of protein. If there is too much content ofwith it, it will cause the intestinal lining to be thinner
gluten within the intestine, the body will haveand thinner until it eventually leads to more serious
difficulties absorbing calcium, iron, fats, folate andillness and intestinal problems.
other nutrients.It is also pointed out that untreated celiac disease,
What causes the Celiac disease? Our immuneover time, might lead to cancer within the
system is mainly to protect us from foreignintestines, or other digestive parts. These things
invaders that might be harmful for our body. Ifare just examples of bigger complication rooted
the person eats gluten-rich foods, the bodyfrom simple disorder.
automatically produces antibodies to fight glutenWe have to arm ourselves with the precautions
and eventually targets the lining of the smalland other safety reminders to make sure that
intestine. This results to inflammation of thebefore we develop the disorder, we have found a
intestinal lining and causes 'villi' damage.solution. The basic cure to this disorder to be
"Villi" is a term used to describe the hairy featurekeen and vigilant with the food we eat. We have
within the intestines and is responsible for nutrientto check whether the food have gluten content
absorption. If 'villi' is damaged, the body cannotor not. If it has one, refrain from eating it. Eat
absorb energy from the food anymore and evenfresh foods instead like vegetables and fruits.
if that person eats to death, he/she will remainThese types of foods will lead you towards a
malnourished since the body can no longer gethealthy life that is gluten-free.