February’s Topic For The Abler Blog: Celiac Disease
The Disclaimer: I am in no a professional of any kind. I am strongly against self-diagnosis, and encourage my audience to please seek the professional advice of their own trusted medical professional and any other trusted professional depending on the topic at hand. The Abler Blog ONLY PROVIDES LIMITED GENERAL INFORMATION, and ALWAYS CITES WHERE THEY FIND THEIR RESOURCES AND OR INFORMATION.
Jessica Niziolek,
Founder Of The Abler Blog, and online community.
The Following Resources Were Used For This Post-
Celiac Disease Foundation
The First Topic For 2021
What Is Celiac Disease?
Celiac Disease is a very serious autoimmune disease. This disease happens to people who are genetically predisposed. When people with this condition eat gluten, damage to their small intestine occurs. About one in a 100 people world wide are living with this disease. There are about two and one half million people are undiagnosed, and are at risk for having long-term health complications.
What is Gluten?
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley.
What They Do To The Body
They attack the small intestine, more specifically the area known as, the villi. This is small fingerlike projections that line the small intestine and promote nutrient absorption. When the villi becomes damage, nutrients do not get properly absorbed in the body.
Can Celiac Disease Run In The Family?
The short answer to this question is yes. This disease can be passed on by a parent or sibling that have the disease.
What Age Can You Get The Disease?
This disease can occur at any age, after the person(s) digest any foods or medications that have gluten in them. If you would like to find out more information such as, the conditions that could occur if left untreated. Please refer to the following link: https://celiac.org/about-celiac-disease/what-is-celiac-disease/
What Are The Symptoms Of Celiac Disease?
Symptoms can very in adults with this disease. In fact, it could be possible that the person may not have the disease at all, but instead may simply have a sensitivity to gluten in general. I advise anyone reading this to please consult with your trusted medical professional, and let them connect you with further resources.I f you suspect your child or children may have this condition, then please by all means connect with their pediatrician right away. Early diagnosis is key with this condition. If you would like to see what early diagnosis can help prevent with various ages please visit the following link:
https://celiac.org/about-celiac-disease/what-is-celiac-disease/
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