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Coeliac Disease

Coeliac disease is an allergy to gluten, which is a protein found in wheat. The allergic reaction occurs in the gut and damages the lining, which then can't absorb food properly into the body resulting in malnutrition and often diarrhoea. It is a serious disease, which must be diagnosed and controlled by your doctor, and you must become an expert on foods and follow a gluten-free diet.

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Coeliac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity

Coeliac disease is a full allergic response to gluten, and is a serious medical condition affecting about 1% of the population. There are specific medical criteria to diagnose it, and it should be diagnosed by your doctor.

Gluten intolerance is different. It is a sensitivity to gluten rather than a full blown allergic reaction. This has been widely recognised by complementary practitioners for a long time, but the medical establishment has not recognised this condition. However up to 6% of the population are thought to be gluten sensitive, which can produce a wide variety of symptoms, which conventional medical practice finds difficult to treat ... read more.