What is Celiac Diseases

Celiac illness

Celiac disease, also known as celiac sprue or gluten-sensitive enteropathy, is an immune reaction to the protein gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, and rye.

If you have celiac disease, eating gluten causes an immune response in your small intestine. Over time, this reaction erodes the lining of your small intestine and impairs the absorption of some nutrients (malabsorption). Consequences of intestinal injury can be disastrous and commonly include diarrhoea, tiredness, weight loss, bloating, and anaemia.

Malabsorption in children can obstruct development in addition to causing the symptoms seen in adults.

Although there is no known cure for celiac disease, the majority of sufferers discover that strictly following a gluten-free diet can help manage their symptoms and promote intestinal healing.

Symptoms

The signs and symptoms of celiac disease might change significantly between children and adults. Digestional warning signs and 

Symptoms in adults include:

Diarrhea

Fatigue

Weight loss

Bloating and gas

Abdominal pain

Nausea and vomiting

Constipation

More than 50% of individuals with celiac disease exhibit the following signs and symptoms, which are not related to the 

Digestive system:

Anemia, usually from iron deficiency

Reduction of bone strength or softening of the bone, often known as osteoporosis (osteomalacia)

Itchy, blistery skin rash (dermatitis herpetiformis)

Mouth ulcers

Headaches and fatigue

A compromised neurological system that could result in cognitive impairment, balance problems, and tingling and numbness in the hands and feet

Aching joints

Reduced functioning of the spleen (hyposplenism)

Children

Children with celiac disease frequently experience digestive problems, which include:

Nausea and vomiting

Chronic diarrhea

Swollen belly

Constipation

Gas

Pale, foul-smelling stools

Inadequate nutrient absorption may have the 

Following effects:

Failure to thrive for infants

Damage to tooth enamel

Weight loss

Anemia

Irritability

Short stature

Delayed puberty

ADHD, learning difficulties, headaches, poor motor coordination, and seizures are just a few examples of neurological symptoms.

Herpetiform skin rash

This scratchy, blistering skin condition may be brought on by gluten intolerance. The scalp, buttocks, torso, elbows, and knees are the typical locations for the rash. Although the skin condition may not result in digestive issues, it is frequently linked to small intestinal lining changes that are analogous to those of celiac disease.symptoms.

In order to control the rash, medical professionals treat dermatitis herpetiformis with a gluten-free diet, medication, or both.

Whenever to visit a doctor.

If you experience diarrhoea or stomach pain for longer than two weeks, see a doctor. If your child has a potbelly, foul-smelling, bulky faeces, is pale, agitated, not growing, or is failing to thrive, you should take them to the doctor.

Before attempting a gluten-free diet, make sure to check with your doctor. Before getting tested for celiac disease, cutting back on your intake of gluten has the potential to alter the results.

Often, celiac disease runs in families. Ask your doctor if you should be tested if someone in your family has the disorder. If you or a member of your family has a risk factor for celiac disease, such as type 1 diabetes, talk to your doctor about getting tested.