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Celiac disease facts

• Celiac disease is a chronic digestive disorder in which damage to the lining of the small intestine leads to the malabsorption of minerals and nutrients.
  
  
• The destruction of the inner lining of the small intestine in celiac disease is caused by an immunological (allergic) reaction to gluten.
  
  
• Gluten is a family of proteins present in wheat, barley, rye, and sometimes oats.
  
  
• Individuals with celiac disease may develop diarrhea, steatorrhea, weight loss, flatulence, iron deficiency anemia, abnormal bleeding, or weakened bones. However, many adults with celiac disease may have either no symptoms or only vague abdominal discomfort such as bloating, abdominal distension, and excess gas.
  
  
• Children with celiac disease may have stunted growth, and if untreated, childhood celiac disease can result in short stature as an adult.
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