Celiac DiseaseCeliac disease is an abnormal immune system reaction to gluten, a protein found in grains like wheat, barley, rye, and triticale (a wheat-rye cross). It damages the small intestine so that it can't do a good job of absorbing nutrients from your food. If you have celiac disease, you need to avoid foods that contain gluten. Celiac disease is also known as celiac sprue, gluten-sensitive enteropathy, and nontropical sprue. Current as of:
May 12, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Jerry S. Trier, MD - Gastroenterology |
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