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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Self-Care at HomeFor the most part, successful control of celiac sprue consists of whathappens at home to modifydiet and to select foods thatcan be eaten. Many resources are available to assist a person with choosing appropriate foods and modifying recipes to work within his or her diet (see For More Information). Food labels should be read carefully. Wheat and rye flours, barley, and oats are common ingredients in many products. Many products a person would not suspectcontain flour,such as salad dressings. In addition, barley is used in the brewing process of beer. The following substitutions may be tried:
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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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