Gluten is basically
composed of specific proteins which are present in various food products such
as barley, rye and wheat. Gluten sensitivity is also known as gluten
intolerance. It is an array of disorders like wheat allergy and celiac disease
in which gluten has an undesirable impact upon the human body.
The various symptoms of
this disorder include abdominal pain, headache, vertigos, diarrhea, muscular
disturbances and numerous joint pains. The gluten sensitivity can lead to
neurological problems like Ataxia.
Celiac disease is an perpetual
disorder and its after effects may vary from time to time during the person`s
life span. If left untreated, it will increase the risk of developing
gastrointestinal cancer.
There are various
methods for the diagnosis of celiac disease. It can be diagnosed by performing
blood tests as well as through small intestinal biopsy. The biopsy procedure is
considered as one of the most accurate testing technique for celiac disease.
The standard treatment
is an absolute avoidance of gluten for good. The affected patients should avoid
all gluten containing foods and should keep a strict observation on diet in
order to allow the intestine to heal.
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