Basics (31)
In celiac disease (once known as celiac sprue), consumption of a protein called gluten (present in wheat, barley, and rye) causes the body's immune system to attack and damage the small intestine. Presently, the only treatment for celiac disease is a strict gluten-free diet.
Symptoms (11)
The classic celiac disease symptoms are diarrhea, anemia, and failure to thrive, but now doctors have begun to recognize that in both children and adults, a wide variety of other symptoms are also associated with celiac disease and gluten.
Diagnosis (12)
To confirm the diagnosis of celiac disease, doctors rely on a combination of blood tests and small intestine biopsies. These tests must be done while while the patient is still eating a gluten-containing diet.
Gluten-Free Diet (42)
In celiac disease, consumption of a protein called gluten (present in wheat, barley, and rye) causes the body's immune system to attack and damage the small intestine. Presently, the only treatment for celiac disease is a strict gluten-free diet.
Food Shopping (24)
Gluten-free food can be found in supermarkets, health food stores, farmers' markets, mail order companies, and internet sites -- if you know what to look for, what to avoid, and how to read the ingredient labels.
Recipes/Cooking (261)
Gluten-free recipes and tips for gluten-free cooking and kitchen safety.
Gluten-Free Kids (77)
How can you help your gluten-free child feel comfortable at at birthday parties, play dates, sleepovers? What can you make for breakfast or send along for lunch at school? And can you be sure your teenager is following the gluten-free diet? Here are some guidelines, tips and resources for gluten-free kids and their parents.
Socializing/Dining Out (31)
How to tell your friends and relatives - or your date - that you can't have even a crumb of gluten? How to survive holidays and parties? And what if you're hosting a gluten-free guest? Read on, for help with all of these problems.
Traveling (14)
Pack your bags! Here are some practical tips for traveling with celiac disease and sticking to the gluten-free diet.
Medical Issues (29)
In patients with celiac disease, medical issues are not limited to the need to avoid gluten.
Resources (57)
A wealth of resources are available to celiac patients: medical centers and researchers specializing in celiac disease; national and international organizations, associations, and support groups; books, magazines, and newsletters for celiacs, and Web resources.
Glossary (28)
Important Words and Terms Relating to Celiac Disease
FAQs (20)
Frequently asked questions about celiac disease and the gluten-free diet -- and the answers, reviewed by About.com's Medical Board.
Blogs (49)
Here are links to some of the best celiac disease and gluten-free cooking blogs on the internet.
