What sort of disease is celiac disease?

Gluten intolerance: Celiac disease is when you body is essentially allergic to gluten. Celiac disease can have many symptoms, including diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, nutrition problems, weight loss, rashes, and a higher risk of cancer. It is diagnosed by blood tests and endoscopy. Treatment is usually by avoiding foods with gluten.

Celiac Disease: Celiac disease is an auto-immune IgA antibody problem where your own antibodies are attacking the enzymes that break down the products of gluten. It is not a food allergy! that is why mayo clinic labs check IgA levels before even running the other tissue specific tests.