Celiac Sprue (cont.)
Medical Author:
Mohammed Wehbi, MD
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Vincent W Yang, MD, PhD
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Robin E Rutherford, MD
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Simmy Bank, MD, MB, ChB
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Mary L Windle, PharmD
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BS Anand, MD
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Support Groups and CounselingCareful and extensive education of a person with celiac sprue and their family is often necessary to achieve full compliance. A registered dietitian may be very helpful in providing information and educational resources. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Celiac Sprue
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Celiac sprue, also known as celiac disease or gluten-sensitive enteropathy, is a chronic disease of the digestive tract that interferes with the digestion and absorption of food nutrients.
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