What Is Gastrointestinal Disease?
4. Celiac Disease
Gluten is a type of protein that is commonly found in grains like wheat, from which flour is made. This means gluten is found in many types of food, such as baked goods, and pasta. While this is not a problem for the vast majority of us, it is very problematic for many others.
Some people have celiac disease which is a type of autoimmune condition. In this instance, it means that the cells of the stomach lining are being attacked by the patient’s immune system. The attacks are triggered whenever the patient eats gluten, and the only known treatment is for the patient to avoid gluten altogether.
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