As a pediatric gastroenterologist, I often encounter parents who are concerned about their children's health, especially regarding conditions like celiac disease. Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disorder that affects the digestive system, and understanding its implications is crucial for ensuring that children receive the...
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by the consumption of gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. For kids with Celiac disease, maintaining a gluten-free diet is crucial to their health and well-being. However, school can present a unique set of challenges...
If your child has been diagnosed with Celiac disease they must avoid eating gluten, a key protein in wheat, barley, and rye. Celiac disease is a disease of the digestive system. Specifically, the small intestine becomes damaged because the child is “allergic” to gluten. The small...
Celiac disease (also known as CD, celiac sprue, or gluten intolerance) in children tends to have digestive disorders that may result in growth problems. Celiac disease prevents the body from absorbing essential nutrients (nutrient malabsorption) resulting in diarrhea, weight loss, abdominal distention, failure to thrive,...
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