CELIAC DISEASE

CAUSES OF CELIAC DISEASE

• Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.
• Some people that are exposed to gluten in their diet,
• an enzyme called tissue transglutaminase changes the gluten into a chemical that
• Causes An Immune response, leading to inflammation of the lining of the small intestine

PREVENTION

• Celiac disease can't be prevented.
• If you already have celiac disease, you can prevent symptoms
• and damage to your small intestine by eating a gluten-free diet.

SYMPTOMS- ADULTS

• The classic signs are diarrhea and weight loss
• Amenia
• Lost of bone density or softening of bone
• Itchy, blistery skin rash
• Damage to dental enamel

SYMPTOMS- ADULTS

• Headaches and fatigue
• Nervous system injury
• Joint pain
• Reduced functioning of the spleen
• Acid reflex and heartburn

SYMPTOMS- INFANTS

• Chronic diarrhea
• Swollen belly
• Pain
• Failure to thrive or weight loss

SYMPTOMS- CHILDREN

• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Short stature
• Delayed puberty
• Neurologic symptoms

TREATMENT

• A gluten-free diet is essential, and the only
• treatment for managing celiac disease
• If your nutritional deficiencies are severe, you
• may need vitamin and mineral supplements

WHAT ORGAN DOES IT AFFECT

• Celiac disease affects your intestines.
• It damages your intestines.

CITATIONS

• mayoclinic.org
• gluten.net