10 Autoimmune Disease Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #2: Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is a condition in which a person can’t consume gluten, a protein that’s found in many grains such as wheat and rye. When gluten is present in the intestines, the immune system considers it a pathogen and attacks it, which can lead to inflammation and related symptoms.
Celiac disease affects about 1% of the people in the US, but it’s important to note that Celiac disease is different than a gluten sensitivity which affects even more people. The latter causes similar symptoms but doesn’t actually involve the immune system.
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