Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder where eating gluten triggers an immune response in the small intestine. Over time, this reaction damages the small intestine's lining and prevents absorption o

3 million Americans
Severity: Moderate
Chronic Condition
Not Contagious
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At a Glance

What is it?
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder where eating gluten triggers an immune response in the small intestine. Over time, this reaction damages the
Who it affects
All ages

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Sources & References

  1. Mayo Clinic — mayoclinic.org
  2. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — cdc.gov
  4. MedlinePlus — medlineplus.gov
  5. World Health Organization (WHO) — who.int
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