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Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disease that occurs in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. It is estimated to affect 1 in 100 people worldwide. Two and one-half million Americans are undiagnosed and are at risk for long-term health complications
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True/False - Quiz: Do You Understand Celiac Disease?

Quiz: Do You Understand Celiac Disease?

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Celiac disease is related to inflammation of the intestines but Crohn's disease is not.

Explanation:

Celiac disease and Crohn's disease are both diseases related to inflammation of the intestines. Crohn’s disease is more common in people who have celiac disease.

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Exercise may help reduce inflammation related to celiac disease.

Explanation:

Research has shown that exercise can improve the body's anti-inflammatory response by activating its sympathetic nervous system. During exercise, the body releases hormones such as epinephrine and norepinephrine, which activate immune cells.

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A gluten-free diet is the only treatment if you’ve been diagnosed with celiac disease.

Explanation:

People with celiac disease need to follow a gluten-free diet for life. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. In people with celiac disease, eating gluten triggers an immune response in the small intestine. Over time, the lining of the small intestine is damaged and is unable to absorb certain nutrients.

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Celiac disease is not genetic.

Explanation:

Celiac disease is linked to heredity, so if you have a relative with the disease, your risk is higher.

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There may be a link between depression and celiac disease.

Explanation:

Studies have found that people with celiac disease may have an increased risk of developing depression. This may be related to the stress of managing a chronic disease; and/or the inability to absorb certain nutrients such as the essential amino acid tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin, a chemical that helps regulate mood.

What is Celiac Disease?

Celiac disease is one of the more common conditions that affects people of all ages, and it relates to nutrition and to the immune system. And there is some reaction of your own immune system against three types of grains, including wheat, barley and rye, and all other grains are safe.

So people with this condition as long as they are exposed to one of those three grains, have a risk for different complications and the effect will be very mild, to nothing, or very severe, with almost life-threatening situation.