Question 1

how do i get tested for celiac?

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Blood test: There is a blood test for celiac disease.  However, if you are not having diarrhea or losing weight, it is probably a waste of money.  Depending on your symptoms, the best bet is to see a competent physician and let them do the diagnosing.

Question 2

can you die from ciliac desease?

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Celiac disease: Death from this is extremely rare.

Question 3

what can cause celiac's disease?

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Nothing: Nothing causes celiac, you are born with mutated genes which lead you to develop celiac. Go to celiac.Org for more info.

Question 4

how should i be diagnosed with celiac?

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Labs or biopsy: Celiac disease is diagnosed by lab work or biopsy of one's small intestine.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of celiac's disease?

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Digestive discomfort: Celiacs causes inflamation in the stomach and intestines which can go from belly discomfort to bleeding ulcers.  Try going with a gluten free diet. Seeing a gastroenterologist and having a biopsy via scope is best diagnostic proceedure.

Question 6

what does celiac's disease do to a person's body?

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Gut 1st, then.....: Immune reaction to gluten, causes infl in small bowel, loss of villi, loss of absorption, leads to vitamin and mineral deficiency (calcium, iron, d,  others). Causes gas, bloat, cramps, diarrhea, fatigue, weakness. May cause joint, neural, liver, fertility, other abnormalities. Untreated, over time, can increase risk for osteoporosis, lymphoma of bowel, esophageal cancer.

Question 7

celiac taking a long time to heal. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Can take up to six months even if you follow the diet strictly for the intestinal lining to heal. Be patient and continue to follow the gluten free diet, by avoiding wheat, barley and rye products. Also consider products that may contain gluten such as malt etc.

Question 8

what can you feed a 1 year on a celiac friendly diet?

Accepted Answer

Many things...: Always check the label of what your fed ding to be sure it is gluten free.  Most kinds of rice cereal are gluten free (not rice crispies). Many brands of yogurt - yo plait  for sure has gluten free flavors.  Most unprocessed cheeses.  Fruits and vegetables like bananas or cooked carrots cut in small pieces.  Non-processed ground meats.  Always be careful of gluten contamination when preparing.

Question 9

what're the most common symptoms for celiac's disease?

Accepted Answer

Celiac: It could be asymptomatic  or cause abdominal pain, gassiness, diarrhea, and early osteoporosis.

Question 10

just diagnosed with celiac. do you any advice to offer?

Accepted Answer

Diet: If a true diagnosis, the diet will cure the symptoms. Make sure that the diagnosis is corrct thru the blood tests and biopsy.

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