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"Histopathology" remains the gold standard test for diagnosis of celiac patients.

MOST COMMON symptoms ARE:
1. Abdominal pains
2. Bloating and gas
3. Diarrhea
4. Stools that may float or smell very bad
5. Weight loss
6. Poor growth or weight loss in children
7. Anemia (low blood count)
Other SYMPTONS:
1. Feeling weak
2. Tiredness
3. Low vitamin levels - especially iron, calcium and folate
4. Bone and joint pains
5. Osteoporosis
6. Skin rash that lasts

Sharing ideas for those that suffer with Celiac or are interested in exploring the idea of living a Gluten-free (wheat free) diet.


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American College of Gastroenterology 

... was founded in 1932 to advance the scientific study and medical practice of diseases of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The College promotes the highest standards in medical education and is guided by its commitment to meeting the individual and collective needs of clinical GI practitioners.

To advance knowledge of gastrointestinal disease
To educate specialists in gastrointestinal disease
To represent the interests of the clinician practicing in the field of gastroenterology
To ensure quality in patient care
To promote patient education on gastrointestinal conditions and digestive health

More than 10,000 physicians from 75 countries are members of the ACG. Through annual scientific meetings, the American Journal of Gastroenterology, regional postgraduate training courses and research grants, the ACG provides its members with the most accurate and up-to-date scientific information on digestive health and the etiology, symptomatology and treatment of GI disorders. ACG's advocacy in the public policy arenas, and the work of the ACG's 22 committees have made tremendous strides with many premiere accomplishments to improve the future of clinical gastroenterology and the quality of care available to patients with GI conditions and diseases, today. The information exchange and training acquired through College membership provide physicians with the knowledge necessary to offer the most effective patient care and to meet the challenges of today's changing health care system.

A gastroenterologist is a physician who specializes in disorders and conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, also called the digestive tract. This organ system includes: the esophagus, liver, pancreas and biliary, small intestine and colon. After completing their general medical education, gastroenterologists train for at least two years to attain Board Certification in Internal Medicine. Then, gastroenterologists study for an additional 2 - 3 years specifically for conditions of the GI tract.

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INFORMATION ON Celiac
CELIAC DISEASE
By Conor G. Loftus M.D. and Joseph A. Murray M.D.
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
......What is Celiac Disease (CD)?
Celiac disease (CD) is a chronic (long-term) digestive disease in which patients have inflammation or irritation in the small intestine, which causes difficulties with absorbing nutrients from the diet. Patients with CD often have other family members with the condition and are therefore susceptible to this disease. Inflammation in the bowel occurs when a patient with CD begins to eat food that contains gluten. Gluten is the name given to certain types of proteins found in wheat, barley, rye and related grains. Oats are currently considered not to be toxic to persons with CD. However, due to the high possibility of contamination with other gluten containing grains, oats are typically not recommended for people with celiac disease. When food containing the gluten protein arrives in the small bowel, the immune system reacts against the gluten, causing an inflammatory reaction in the wall of the bowel. The small intestine lining is covered by millions of villi (see diagram), which act to increase the surface area of the intestine allowing improved absorption of food. The villi or finger like projections of the small intestine are temporarily damaged by the inflammation in CD, which decreases absorption of food. When gluten is removed from the diet inflammation is reduced and the intestine begins to heal. The time when a patient develops symptoms varies from patient to patient after their first contact with the gluten protein. Normal small bowel lining covered by villi which are destroyed by inflammation in celiac disease

...........How common is Celiac Disease?
Approximately 1 out of every 250 people may have CD though only 1 out of 10 people with celiac disease may be actually diagnosed and are aware that they have this disease. Some of these patients have mild forms of the disease and may have no symptoms or only mild symptoms. There may be as many as 1 million people in the United States and 3-5 million in the world with CD.
..........Who does Celiac Disease affect?
CD affects whites more often than non-whites. Infants and children may have celiac disease, but CD is more commonly diagnosed in adulthood, and people can be diagnosed even in their seventies or eighties. Females are more likely to have celiac disease than males.
4. What are the main symptoms of Celiac Disease?
The symptoms or signs of disease will depend on how much and how badly the intestine is inflamed. Some people have mild inflammation with few symptoms. Even though they may feel quite well there is still damage occurring to the lining of the bowel. Other people have more severe inflammation, which causes symptoms that may be severe enough to lead them to visit their doctor. Occasionally individuals will not have any symptoms even though their small intestine is severely inflamed.
The most common symptoms are:
1. Abdominal pains
2. Bloating and gas
3. Diarrhea
4. Stools that may float or smell very bad
5. Weight loss
6. Poor growth or weight loss in children
7. Anemia (low blood count)
Other symptoms are:
1. Feeling weak
2. Tiredness
3. Low vitamin levels - especially iron, calcium and folate
4. Bone and joint pains
5. Osteoporosis
6. Skin rash that lasts

Someone with celiac disease may have a variety of the above symptoms and different people with celiac disease may have completely different symptoms.
5. How is Celiac Disease diagnosed?
It is important to remember that most patients with abdominal pain, bloating or diarrhea do not have celiac disease. In order to test for celiac disease with blood tests and/or endoscopy the doctor should suspect celiac disease as the cause for the symptoms. When the doctor thinks that celiac disease is possible, but not very likely, then blood tests alone are done. If the blood tests are normal, other tests will not be necessary. Sometimes the doctor strongly suspects that the symptoms are due to celiac disease, or another similar illness, and will request an endoscopy and biopsy (sampling of the tissue of the small intestine). All tests for celiac disease must be done while the patient is on a normal diet that contains gluten. Patients who are concerned that they may have celiac disease should probably not restrict their diet prior to seeking medical evaluation because this may cause false test results but they should seek prompt medical testing.
Blood tests:
Specific antibody blood tests are used to diagnose patients with CD. These blood tests are also used to test people who may be at risk for having CD but have no symptoms (relatives of patients with CD). The 2 most used tests are the endomysial antibody and tissue transglutaminase antibody tests. Other tests such as tests for gliadin antibodies are not as accurate because they can be abnormal in patients who don't have celiac disease and are healthy or in people with other digestive problems. Other tests for allergies will not detect celiac disease. Tests on saliva or stool for antibodies are not good substitutes for the blood-based tests.
Endoscopy:
Establishing a firm diagnosis of CD requires taking biopsy samples of the small bowel using endoscopy. Endoscopy involves insertion of a thin flexible tube through the mouth into the stomach and small bowel. Samples are taken from the wall of the small bowel and are examined under a microscope for changes of CD. This test is usually performed with the aid of sedatives.
6. How is Celiac Disease treated? Gluten free diet
Celiac disease is treated by avoiding all foods that contain gluten. Gluten is what causes inflammation in the small bowel. When this is removed from the diet, the bowel will heal and return to normal. Medications are not normally required to treat CD except in occasional patients who do not respond to a gluten free diet.

Gluten-free diet:
The following grains contain Gluten and are
NOT ALLOWED IN ANY FORM:
Wheat, rye, barley, kamut, einkorn, spelt and triticale
Frequently overlooked foods that often contain gluten
Breading
Imitation bacon
Broth
Imitation seafood
Coating mixes
Marinades
Communion wafers
Processed meats
Croutons
Sauces
Pastas
Stuffings
Getting used to the gluten-free diet requires some lifestyle changes. The key to understanding the gluten-free diet is to become a good ingredient label reader. If a food has questionable ingredients avoid it and find a similar product that you know is gluten-free. Foods containing the following ingredients are questionable and should not be consumed unless it is verified that they do not contain or are not derived from prohibited grains; these products are:
Unidentified:
Modified food starch Hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) Hydrolyzed plant protein (HPP) Malt vinegar Soy sauce or soy sauce solids Brown rice syrup Dextrin Textured vegetable protein (TVP) Vegetable gum
Be aware that medications may contain gluten ingredients. Gluten containing fillers may be in both prescription and over the counter medications. It is essential to ensure that any medications being taken are gluten free.
ALLOWED
Rice, corn, soy, potato, tapioca, bean, sorghum, quinoa, millet, buckwheat, tef and nut flours

7. Is there any other way of treating Celiac Disease?
No. There is no other treatment currently available. All patients with CD must remain on a strict gluten-free diet. Medications are not normally required. Supplemental vitamins, calcium and magnesium may sometimes be recommended but patients are advised to check with their physician about these supplements. Rarely steroids or other drugs are used to suppress the immune system but only in the most severe of cases.
8. What will happen if you don't adhere to the gluten-free diet?
Patients with CD who do not adhere to the gluten-free diet usually continue to suffer from symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, gas and diarrhea. In addition, these patients are at higher risk for developing complications of CD such as cancer of the small bowel and narrowings in the bowel due to inflammation.
What are other complications of Celiac Disease?
Other complications of CD that may be avoided by strictly following a gluten-free diet include tiredness, poor growth, decreased adult height, osteoporosis, bone pain, joint pain, difficulty having children, narrowing of the intestine, cancer of the esophagus (food tube) and small bowel, lymphoma (another type of cancer) and neuropathy (unsteady walking and confusion which may be severe).
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Gluten-Free Girl: How I Found the Food That Loves Me Back...And How You Can Too by Shauna James Ahern

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Celiac disease in adults called underdiagnosed.(Skin Disorders): An article from: Family Practice News by Norra MacReady

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The Gluten Connection: How Gluten Sensitivity May Be Sabotaging Your Health--And What You Can Do to Take Control Now by Shari Lieberman

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Celiac Disease: A Hidden Epidemic by Peter H.r. Green, Rory Jones

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G-F restaurants 

G-F Awarness program for Restaurants.

Restaurants
How Does the GFRAP Work?
Each participating restaurant is provided with specially designed resources, which aid the restaurant in being able to provide gluten-free dining experiences. The materials include gluten-free dietary information, guidelines for managing an allergen-controlled kitchen environment and staff training information. Restaurants choose the level of GFRAP participation.

A GFRAP Resource Person is available to offer assistance and answer questions, while the owner seeks to bring his restaurant in line with expectations. Through this relationship, restaurants gain support and knowledge useful in providing persons with gluten intolerance a pleasurable dining experience.

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BOOKS: voting (Plexo) 

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