Celiac Sprue (cont.)
Medical Author:
Mohammed Wehbi, MD
Coauthor:
Vincent W Yang, MD, PhD
Coauthor:
Robin E Rutherford, MD
Medical Editor:
Simmy Bank, MD, MB, ChB
Medical Editor:
Mary L Windle, PharmD
Medical Editor:
BS Anand, MD
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Synonyms and Keywordsceliac sprue, celiac disease, gluten-sensitive enteropathy,gluten-induced enteropathy, gluten, gliadin, anti-gliadin antibodies, antigliadin antibodies, endomysial antibodies, tissue transglutaminase antibodies, mucosa, immune system, malabsorption, malabsorption disorder, diarrhea, steatorrhea, anemia, dermatitis herpetiformis, stunted growth, intestinal lymphoma, autoimmune disorder, gluten-free diet,gluten free diet, small intestinal biopsy, digestive tract, small intestine, villi, vitamin deficiencies, hypocalcemia Viewer Comments & ReviewsCeliac Sprue - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What were your symptoms of celiac disease? |
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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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