Celiac Disease

Celiac Disease

Introduction

Celiac disease refers to a condition where the intestine of a human gets damaged. The disease prevents it from absorbing food that is important for the health. This damage is mostly caused due to a reaction to consuming gluten, an element commonly found in wheat, grains, rye, barley and oats (Losowsky, 2008).

Causes and risks

The exact cause and origin of this disease is not known. There are areas along the lining of the intestine called the villi which help in the absorption of nutrients from food. This disease causes the immune system of people to react by damaging the villi ...