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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

Medications

  • In a small percentage of persons with celiac sprue, the condition fails to respond to a gluten-free diet alone. In some people whose conditions are unresponsive,corticosteroids or lactose restrictions may be helpful.

  • In people whose conditions do not respond well to corticosteroid therapy, other medical conditions should be considered.

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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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