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Celiac Disease - A Basic Understanding
Celiac disease is of
vital importance to many people. The health problems
can range from having no symptoms to extreme symptoms
such as bloating, diarrhea and weight loss due to malasorption
of nutrients. All of these symptoms have to do with
the digestive system and with the consumption (eating
and/or drinking) of anything containing wheat or wheat
gluten, the protein factor found in wheat.
If you find that consumption of any
kind of wheat based products causes stomach, bowel or
any digestestive problems, it could be a sign of Celiac
disease. If this is the case, it may be time to consult
with a qualified medical professional to determine the
exact cause of your problems.
It's interesting that the symptoms of
Celiac disease can be quite broad. Different people
with Celiac disease have reported a variety of symptoms
and problems. Also interesting is the fact that symptoms
of Celiac disease can be almost immediate, or may be
delayed for up to several months. Once diagnosed, it
is especially important for Celiac sufferers to be concerned
with lifestyle and their daily eating habits so that
wheat gluten consumption can be controlled or prevented.
Celiac disease can affect people of
all ages, including children. Research to better understand
the damage Celiac disease can have on children has been
completed and provides parents with information on the
symptoms to look for in their children's behavior patterns
and health.
If left untreated by not maintaining
a gluten-free diet, Celiac disease can increase the
risk of other diseases like certain types of cancer
(intestinal lymphoma). Celiac disease is obviously a
very serious health risk.
Celiac sufferers may also have sensitivity
to certain foods and food additives such as soy, MSG
and other products. The moral of this story is that
the foods we eat most definetly affect who we are and
how we feel. The importance of eating the right foods
for better health and to ward off the annoying effects
of disease, such as Celiac disease, cannot be over-emphesized.
People suffering from Celiac disease
should strieve to consume a balanced diet while eliminating
wheat based products and wheat gluten. The saying "you
are what you eat" applies to Celiac sufferers as
well. While it is all too easy to "throw the baby
out with the bath water" with over-reaction to
dietary restrictions, with proper food choices the right
balance of nutrients and good nutrition can be easily
achieved.
Remember - growing children and adults
alike need proper nutrition for optimum health.
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