Celiac Disease Prevention

Prevention

There are no guidelines for preventing celiac disease because the cause is not understood. If celiac disease runs in your family, ask your doctor about a screening test. The earlier you start the gluten-free diet, the less damage there will be to the intestine.

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.

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The only treatment for celiac disease is a gluten-free diet.

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By Deborah Ross HERWriter on April 23, 2012 - 2:50pm
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Nearly 40,000 Americans have been diagnosed with celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten, the protein in grains like wheat, barley and rye.

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Information about what gluten can do to people with a gluten sensitivity, and how avoiding gluten can set them free, is transforming lives.

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For people who have celiac disease, eating foods that contain gluten, such as wheat, rye and barley, can cause an immune system reaction that injures the small intestine.

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Celiac disease is a debilitating genetic disorder that affects 1 in 133 Americans, according to a July 2, 2010 article on Celiac.com.

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