Gluten is poison for the intestine, avoid it from today itself, otherwise it can lead to dangerous problems.

Disturbance in a person’s digestive system due to eating gluten is called celiac disease. Gluten is a type of protein found in wheat and many other grains. This disease is also called sprue or celiac. Celiac disease is the reaction given by the immune system to eating gluten. This causes serious damage to the small intestine due to which it is not able to function properly. There could be family and genetic reasons behind it. Its symptoms include many stomach related problems. Some people also feel sadness and irritability due to this. It is a genetic disease. To detect this, the doctor can get the patient’s blood test done. Apart from this, small intestine tissue can also be taken and examined.
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Symptoms of Celiac Disease

Mayo Clinic (Reference) Symptoms of celiac disease can vary and may come and go repeatedly. Its symptoms may either go completely unnoticed or they may be severe enough to adversely affect your life.

• Stomach related problems like gas, bloating, abdominal swelling
• abnormal stool
• weight loss
• fatigue and weakness
• poor memory and depression
• increased irritability in children

Due to celiac disease

Celiac disease is an abnormal reaction of the immune system to the consumption of gluten. This protein called gluten is found in bread, biscuits, pasta and many grains. In this, the immune system considers healthy cells as bad and starts producing antibodies against them. Due to this, the problem of swelling and irritation starts in the surface of the intestines. Normally the surface of the intestines is covered with millions of tiny tube-like growths called villi.

Villi work to increase the surface of the intestines, which helps digest food more effectively. In case of celiac disease, the villi become weak and their ability to help in digestion is also affected. As a result, the intestine fails to digest the nutrients from food and symptoms of celiac disease start appearing.

Risks of Celiac Disease

Celiac disease can pass from one person to another in the family. That means, if someone in your family has this disease, it can happen to you too. For those whose family members have previously had this disease, the risk of getting celiac disease increases by 10% from normal. The risk of celiac disease increases manifold if there is infection in the digestive system, such as rotavirus infection in childhood.

According to experts, if a baby is given gluten-rich food before the age of 3 months, he/she may develop celiac disease. Additionally, there are certain health conditions that increase the risk of developing celiac disease, such as:

• type 1 diabetes
• Thyroid
• ulcerative colitis
• Neurological Disorder
• Down syndrome and Turner syndrome

treatment of celiac disease

Doctors advise patients suffering from celiac disease to consume gluten free foods throughout their life. Although most people get relief from it, for those whose problems persist, doctors use medicines that are used to reduce redness and swelling in other diseases.

Ways to prevent celiac disease

• Celiac disease cannot be prevented because it is a genetic disease. But its symptoms can be reduced by following a gluten-free diet throughout life.
• Pay special attention to eating and drinking. With this, the intestinal problem will be cured automatically. If you start eating a gluten-containing diet again, this problem may re-emerge.
• Nowadays, gluten is used secretly in many food items. In such a situation, the patient should be aware of which contains gluten and which does not.
• To follow the right diet, take the help of a dietitian.
• Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.