Celiac Disease
Published on Feb 05, 2016
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
CELIAC DISEASE
- There are over 3 million US cases per year
- This disease requires a medical diagnosis to know if you have it
- Disease is chronic whichmeans it can last for years
- To prevent this desease do not consume a lot of gluten
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SYMPTOMS
- Gastrointestinal pain or abdominal pain
- Belching, bloating, diarrhea, and vomiting are also symptoms
- The body might have iron deficiency or malnutrition.
- This disease affects the small intestine by breaking down the villi
TREATMENT
- There is no cure for celiac
- But to treat it you need to have a gluten free diet
- Avoid foods made from wheat, oats, and barley
- For example, bread , crackers, and pasta
- A doctor might give you folic acid to reduce pain
