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Celiac Symptom Differentiation: Malabsorption versus Malnutrition

Jan.13, 2009 in Celiac Disease 2 Comments

  I thought this was very interesting as a way of differentiating the various symptoms I might have due to Celiac Disease.  I found this on WebMD today.   Celiac Symptoms: Mal–absorption versus Malnutrition From WebMD about symptoms of Celiac Disease: “Depending on the degree of malabsorption, the signs and symptoms of celiac disease vary [...]

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Celiac Sprue — A “genetic disorder”

Oct.08, 2008 in Uncategorized Leave a Comment

According to the Celiac Sprue Association, Celiac disease (CD) is a genetic disorder. In people with CD, eating certain types of protein, called gluten, sets off an autoimmune response that causes damage to the small intestine. This, in turn, causes the small intestine to lose its ability to absorb the nutrients found in food, leading [...]

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