Coeliac diseaseCauses
Coeliac disease is caused by an abnormal immune system reaction to the protein gluten, which is found in foods such as bread, pasta, cereals and biscuits
overview
Coeliac disease is a condition where you cannot digest nutrients properly. It's caused by your gut reacting to food containing gluten.
symptoms
Symptoms of coeliac disease include diarrhoea, stomach aches and bloating.
causes
Coeliac disease is caused by the immune system attacking and damaging your gut when you eat food containing gluten.
treatments_overview
Coeliac disease is usually treated with a gluten-free diet.
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