Celiac Disease

The Celiac Disease topic includes research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of celiac disease. This chronic digestive and immune disorder is triggered by gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. When people with celiac disease eat gluten, it triggers an immune response that damages the small intestine.

This damage can interfere with the body’s ability to absorb nutrients. Celiac disease can affect other parts of the body and contribute to conditions such as anemia and weakened bones. Understanding the immune response and damage to the intestine can help improve recognition and care of the disease.