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Celiac disease, adult: See Celiac sprue.
Celiac Disease in Adults. Celiac disease, whether called gluten-sensitive enteropathy or non-tropical sprue, is one of a number of diseases that disrupt the ...
Celiac disease is a condition in which the immune system responds abnormally to a protein called gluten, which can cause damage to the lining of the small intestine.
Often mistakenly referred to as an allergy to wheat, celiac disease is an inherited autoimmune response in which a person's body reacts adversely to ingested gluten ...
Contains general information about celiac disease and explains how the disease ... Many adults have the disease for a decade or more before they are diagnosed.
Celiac disease may initially present as a neurological disorder. Alternatively, celiac disease may be complicated by neurological changes. With impaired nutrient ...