Include Celiac Disease information on your My EmpowHer page
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease affecting the digestive tract. In susceptible people, eating food with gluten damages little protrusions in the small intestine (called villi) that absorb nutrients. The condition affects absorption of all nutrients, not just those in foods with gluten, so untreated patients often become malnourished. Gluten is found in wheat, rye, and barley.
Health Topics containing this:
Connect With Other Women like You
Members of the EmpowHer community connect with one another to raise awareness about their conditions of interest.
ASK
A Health Question
Join the Conversation ASK health questions, SHARE health stories, and watch videos of everyday women sharing their experiences.
4 Celiacs - R U Kidding Me?
Posted on March 16, 2008 - 11:57am
Read the Latest Medical News Get up-to-the-minute news on women's health topics and articles from EmpowHer's team of writers.
Celiac Disease May Raise Risk of Dying
Posted on September 15, 2009 - 1:44pm
Treating Celiac Disease: An Autoimmune Disease With Many Faces - Part 2
Last Commented on August 10, 2009 - 7:58pm
Treating Celiac Disease: An Autoimmune Disease With Many Faces - Part 1
Posted on August 4, 2009 - 2:07pm
Celiac Disease Making Inroads in U.S.
Posted on July 1, 2009 - 12:27pm
