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digestive system, celiac sprue, foods to avoid, dermatitis, herpetiformis on the knee, dermatitis, herpetiformis on the arm, legs, digestive system organs, sprue, nontropical sprue, gluten intolerance, gluten-sensitive enteropathy, celiac disease, inherited, autoimmune disease, lining, the small intestine is damaged in response to ingestion of gluten, proteins found in wheat, barley, rye, possibly oats, derivatives, intestines contain projections, villi, absorb nutrients, in undiagnosed, untreated celiac disease, villi, become flattened, ability to absorb nutrients properly is altered, several other organ systems, first develop at any point in life from infancy to late adulthood, exact cause of celiac disease, once thought rare, recent research suggests that an estimated 1 of every 133 americans has celiac disease, a small fraction of people living, it have been diagnosed, in the united states at this time, a family member, celiac disease, at greater risk, developing the disease, common in caucasians, of european ancestry, women, affected more commonly than men, numerous diseases, conditions associated, celiac disease, of these include anemia, lactose intolerance, dermatitis herpetiformis, a burning, itching, blistering rash, skin disorders, type 1 diabetes, thyroid disease, down syndrome, unexplained infertility, miscarriage, osteoporosis/osteopenia, certain types of intestinal cancer, neurological conditions, autoimmune disorders rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, symptoms of celiac disease, vary significantly from person to person, symptoms intestinal, seemingly non-intestinal in nature, variability is part, the reason the diagnosis is frequently delayed, one person, constipation, another, diarrhea, yet a third, no irregularity in stooling, a partial listing of gastrointestinal symptoms, abdominal pain, abdominal distention, bloating, gas, indigestion, constipation, decreased appetite, unchanged, diarrhea, chronic, occasional, lactose intolerance, common upon diagnosis, resolves following treatment, nausea, vomiting, stools that float, foul smelling, bloody, "fatty", weight loss, unexplained, people, overweight, normal weight upon diagnosis, a partial listing of non-intestinal symptoms, anemia, low blood count, bone, joint pain, bone disease, osteoporosis, kyphoscholiosis, fracture, breathlessness, due to anemia, bruising, dental enamel defects, discoloration, depression, fatigue, growth delay in children, hair loss, hypoglycemia, low blood sugar, irritability, behavioral changes, malnutrition, mouth ulcers, muscle cramps, nosebleed, seizures, short stature, unexplained, skin disorders, dermatitis herpetiformis, swelling, general, abdominal, vitamin, mineral deficiency, single, multiple nutrient, iron, folate, vitamin k, a complete blood count, cbc, indicate anemia, anemia is detected, an elevated alkaline phosphatase level, indicate bone loss, is commonly experienced, diagnosis, low cholesterol, albumin levels, reflect malabsorption, malnutrition, mildly elevated liver enzymes, abnormal blood clotting, noted, several antibody blood tests, useful in screening, a panel consisting of antiendomysial antibody, iga, antitransglutaminase, iga, antigliadin, iga, igg, total serum iga is typically ordered, combined, antibodies provide a sensitive, specific indicator, celiac disease, an egd, endoscopy, small bowel biopsy, particularly of distal duodenum, jejunum, sections, the intestine most commonly affected, an abnormal intestinal lining, degree of "villous atrophy", flattening, the villi, a follow-up biopsy, blood work ordered several months, diagnosis, serve, a final confirmation, "normal" results suggest the patient has responded appropriately to treatment, thereby confirming the diagnosis, does not suggest, disease has been cured, celiac disease, gluten-free diet, a life-long gluten-free diet, allows the intestinal villi to heal, foods, beverages, medications which contain wheat, barley, rye, possibly oats, eliminated completely, must read food, medication labels to look, "hidden" sources of these grains, derivatives, wheat, barley grains, found abundantly, in the american diet, treatment is challenging but achievable, education, planning, should not begin the gluten-free diet, a diagnosis is made, future testing, vitamin, mineral supplements, nutritional deficiencies, corticosteroids, prednisone, short-term use, have refractory sprue, following a well-balanced, gluten-free diet, the only treatment required, achieving wellness, eliminating symptoms, upon diagnosis, seek consultation, a registered dietitian, a specialty in celiac disease, gluten-free diet, joining a local, national support group, invaluable in helping one to cope, diet, the organizations listed in celiac disease resources, removing all damaging grains, "triggers", immune system, diet, most important measure one, take to, become healthy, one who follows the diet strictly, expect to lead a long, healthy life, providing permanent damage, did not occur, diagnosis, depending on the degree of intestinal damage, prior to diagnosis, improvement in symptoms, vary in duration once treatment begins, gluten-free diet must be, continuously followed, untreated, cause life-threatening complications, a delayed diagnosis, non-compliance, the diet places one at risk, developing associated conditions infertility, miscarriage, osteoporosis, fractures, certain types of intestinal cancer, autoimmune disorders, symptoms develop, suggestive of celiac disease, the exact cause, no known way, prevent the development of celiac disease, aware, the risk factors, family member, the disorder, increase the chance of early diagnosis, a long, healthy life.