Who Is affected?

*Genetic disorder affecting 1 in 133 people, only 1/4700 diagnosed.

*Total # diagnosed in U.S. = 2.18 million.

*Tends to run in familes.

*Affects people of all ethnic backgrounds and ages.

how Is it diagnosed?

*Positive celiac panel blood test.

*Positive small bowel biopsy.

*Remission of symptoms on gluten free diet.

What is it?

*Auto immune disorder attacking the small intestine when gluten is eaten.

*Sympyoms include diarrhea, weight loss, malnutrition, pain, abdominal bloating, anemia and fatigue.

How is it Treated?

*A gluten free diet.

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