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Celiac disease, sometimes called sprue or celiac sprue, is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. It is an inherited intestinal disorder. A person with celiac disease canot tolerate a certain type of protein called gluten. Gluten is found in wheat, barley, and rye. It may also be found in adhesives, medicines and vitamins.

Until recently, celiac disease was considered uncommon in the United States. However, recent studies suggest that the disease may be underdiagnosed and that as many as one in every 133 Americans could have the disease.

Contents:

 Overview
 Symptoms
 Variations in Celiac Disease Symptoms
 Diagnosis
 Screening
 Treatment
 Gluten-free Diet
 Complications
 How common is celiac disease?
 Diseases Linked to Celiac Disease
 Dermatitis Herpetiformis
 What are being done through research?
 Points to Remember
 Online Resources

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