Celiac disease is unique in that a specific food component, gluten, has been identified as the trigger of Celiac disease symptoms. Gluten is the common name for the offending proteins in specific cereal grains that are harmful to persons with celiac disease. These proteins are found in all forms of wheat, rye and barley, and for the elimination of painful Celiac disease symptoms, must be eliminated.

Celiac disease symptoms are extremely varied and can often mimic other bowel disorders. Infants, toddlers, and children often exhibit growth failure, vomiting, bloated abdomen and behavioral changes. Major Celiac symptoms include abdominal cramping, intestinal gas, distention and bloating, chronic diarrhea or constipation, anemia, weight loss with large appetite, or weight gain

The main Celiac disease treatment that really works is the adherence to a gluten-free diet. When gluten is removed from the diet, the small intestine will start to heal and overall health improves. Medication is not normally required. Because osteoporosis is common and may be profound in patients with newly diagnosed CD, bone density should be measured at or shortly after diagnosis. Consult your physician regarding specific nutritional supplementation to correct any deficiencies. The diagnosed celiac should have medical follow-up to monitor the clinical response to the gluten-free diet. Dietary compliance increases the quality of life and decreases the likelihood of osteoporosis, intestinal lymphoma and other associated illnesses.

Scientists have recently become more confident in claiming a cure for Celiac Disease in the form of the extreme Celiac disease diet mentioned above. Although it is hard to make the leap to eating so differently from everyone else, it is no longer impossible to carry out. And with a diet containing no gluten at all, Celiac Disease can be totally controlled.