Tag Archives:celiac disease
Celiac disease and liver disorders
Immunologically mediated liver diseases belong to the common extraintestinal manifestations of celiac disease. In celiac disease, increased intestinal permeability is thought to be an early feature in the pathogenesis. Dietary gluten drives intestinal inflammation and impairs the
Celiac disease and associated dermatitis
Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune condition with a worldwide distribution that affects genetically predisposed subjects. It is classified as a permanent intolerance to gluten, and is prompted and maintained by gluten-containing products. The majority of CD
Celiac disease and nutrition
Celiac disease (CD) is a chronic, immune-mediated enteropathy of the small bowel mucosa, induced by dietary gluten in genetically pre-disposed individuals. It is characterized by intestinal malabsorption and subtotal or total atrophy of intestinal villi, which improves
Bones of contention: Bone mineral recovery in celiac disease
Low bone density is common in newly diagnosed patients with celiac disease (CD). Untreated CD leads to bone fractures and osteoporosis in young and older patients. The gluten-free diet (GFD) is the primary treatment for CD. Bone
