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Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the small intestine. People with celiac disease cannot digest gluten, a protein in many foods. Gluten can inflame the small intestine and lead to several health problems, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, and malnutrition. The disease is estimated to affect 1 in 133 people in the United States. Celiac disease is also more common in people of European descent. Celiac disease is a severe autoimmune disorder caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking the small intestine, known as the small bowel. Symptoms can vary but may include abdominal bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and pain in the lower stomach or upper abdomen. Celiac disease can be severe and lead to reduced fertility, anemia, and osteoporosis. Celiac disease is relatively new to medical science, and no cure exists. However, some treatments can help manage the disease. Celiac disease (CD) is a new and increasingly common autoimmune disorder that damages the small intestine. The disease is caused by the body's immune system attacking gluten, a protein in many processed foods. People with CD can't digest gluten and end up experiencing a wide variety of symptoms, including diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and weight loss. Celiac disease is treatable with a gluten-free diet, but it's still a severe disorder that requires ongoing monitoring. If you have a CD, talk to your doctor.

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