Digestive problems can occur at nearly any point in the digestive process. Some problems are minor, like occasional heartburn, i
ndigestion, or constipation. However, other problems like ulcers or cancer can be very serious. Medical treatment may also be required if a minor problem occurs persistently. Fortunately, there are also many dietary approaches that can help manage many digestive disorders. One condition that can be managed through diet is celiac disease, a serious autoimmune disease that causes damage to the small intestines when gluten is consumed.
The phrase given refers to Celiac disease which is a serious autoimmune disease which causes damage to our small intestine when gluten is consumed.
Explanation:
Celiac disease: It refers to a digestive disorder which arises due to an abnormal immune reaction to Gluten. The celiac disease is also named as:
Non tropical sprue.
Sprue
Gluten sensitivity enteropathy.
Gluten intolerance of the body refers to body's insensitivity to breakdown or digest gluten. Gluten is mainly a protein food which is found in rice, barley etc. and also in vitamins, lipsticks and some medicines.
Symptoms of Celiac disease:
Joint pain, stiffness
brittlness of bones
fatigue
skin disorders
infertility and miscarriage
pale sores inside mouth
tooth discoloration or loss of enamel.
DIAGNOSIS: It is diagnosed with the help of blood tests.
TREATMENT: The treatment can be mainly be done by permanently remove the gluten from your diet.
