Coeliac Disease is an autoimmune condition associated with chronic inflammation of the small intestine as a result of eating gluten – this makes it difficult to absorb nutrients causing a high risk of malabsorption of essential nutrients such as calcium and vitamin D.

Gluten

Gluten is found in:

  • Cereals
  • Wheat
  • Barley and rye
Symptoms of eating gluten
  • Diarrhoea
  • Abdominal pain and bloating
  • Flatulence
  • Constipation
  • Indigestion
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  • Tiredness as a result of not getting enough nutrients from food
  • Unintentional weight loss
  • Itchy rash
  • Nerve damage
  • Infertility

Treatment

Strict gluten-free diet

Assess for risk of osteoporosis and treat bone disease 

Vitamin and mineral supplements