Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is a chronic immune and digestive disorder in which gluten exposure damages the small intestine.
GastroenterologyIntermediate
Based on MedlinePlus en español — Celiac Disease. Original educational summary, read by a medical doctor and confirmed reliable, pending formal approval. Not medical advice.
LearnLearning outcomes
- Explain gluten and immune injury.
- Explain digestive and extraintestinal symptoms.
- Explain distinguishing allergy and sensitivity.
- Explain a lifelong gluten-free diet.