0
Celiac Disease
Celiac disease or gluten-sensitive enteropathy is an inherited condition triggered by the consumption of cereal grains containing gluten.
326 Questions
What are the reactions of celiac disease?
Some symptoms of celiac disease is throwing up, diarrhea, weight loss, rashes. Some people who have celiac disease may not have any symptoms but to find out for sure if you have celiac disease you would need to take a blood test.
What does celiacs do to your digestive system?
Gluten causes inflammation in the small intestines of people with celiac disease. Eating a gluten-free diet helps people with celiac disease control their signs and symptoms and prevent complications.
Can celiac carriers be detected?
Short answer: no.
A parent may correctly identify an intolerance to gluten (and this is often the case as the disease is notoriously under-diagnosed by doctors and there are many misconceptions about it), but to correctly identify Celiac disease requires medical testing, either blood, biopsy or genetic assay tests.
On the other hand, since gluten intolerance and Celiac disease have the same treatment, a diet excluding certain grains and grain products, and there is no medicine or cure for the disease, the diagnosis is of limited value.
Going off gluten can make the disease harder to diagnose, but if you don't have access to testing or your doctors are uncooperative, and taking your child off gluten improves their health, then it's the right thing to do whether or not it's Celiac disease.
Which alcohol does not contain barley?
Generally, wine is just grapes, yeast, and some sulfites. It's always a good idea to check with the manufacturer though when dealing with food allergies. Also, tequila is usually safe.
Is natural flavor gluten free?
This is one of the trickiest ingredients to figure out. Natural flavoring isn't just one ingredient, it usually includes multiple ingredients and chemicals. So it is not for sure in what products it may be gluten free and in what products they aren't. But the only way I can know for sure is if Natural Flavor is listed on a certified gluten free product then it is for sure gluten free. Otherwise be careful when you see this ingredient in products you eat.
What is the occurrence rate of celiac?
About 1.3% of the population are born with the condition, the chances of inheriting the disease from a Celiac parent are unknown because the genetic triggers for the disease are not fully understood, though at least two have been identified.
I have celiac's disease. I was diagnosed july 16, 2010. I am not sure how i got it, all i know is that my mother carried the genes for celiac's disease. My father also gave blood and he found out he has celiac's disease too.
The cause of celiac disease, which is an inability to digest gluten, a protein contained in wheat and other grains, is unknown. It is not infectious, but it may be genetic. It is more prevalent in Europeans and families of European descent.
Why is a shy girl quiet around her crush then gets loud or talkative?
Dear Whoever,
Lot's of girls do that because their scared of making a fool of themselves in front of their crush. Sometimes they get nervous too. I remember I acted like a fool in front of my crush last year and then i would get really scared and wouldn't speak to him. If you want her to talk more, make her feel comfortable and show her you'll like her a lot.
How does gluten cause inflammation?
Gluten is the protein. You get the same partially digested in your stomach. The polypeptides formed in this process go to your intestine. Three polypeptide sequences out of these are notorious. They probably form the antigen antibody complex with the proteins that are present in the brush border of your intestinal villi. This triggers the cellular response in which the lymphocytes migrate to the site. Not to eat the gluten protein is the only remedy for this problem at present. That is not the end of the world, if you can not eat few grains like wheat.
Are cornflakes suitable for coeliacs?
You would think that rice krispies and cornflakes would be suitable for a celiac (coelliac) who cannot tolerate gluten but unfortunately not. I bought a cheap little handbook from the Celiac Association and if you read packets of ingreadients you will find it has things like 'Malt flavouring' in them which is not allowed because it is a derivative of Barley! You can buy gluten free cornflakes but they don't taste as nice, but better than nothing. Have a look at the Canadian Celia Assoiation , 5170 Dixie Rd, Suite 204, Mississauga, Canada L4W 1E3 www.celiac.ca tel 1-800-363-7296 and I personally find their pocket dictionary fantastic. You would think that rice krispies and cornflakes would be suitable for a celiac (coelliac) who cannot tolerate gluten but unfortunately not. I bought a cheap little handbook from the Celiac Association and if you read packets of ingreadients you will find it has things like 'Malt flavouring' in them which is not allowed because it is a derivative of Barley! You can buy gluten free cornflakes but they don't taste as nice, but better than nothing. Have a look at the Canadian Celia Assoiation , 5170 Dixie Rd, Suite 204, Mississauga, Canada L4W 1E3 www.celiac.ca tel 1-800-363-7296 and I personally find their pocket dictionary fantastic.
Suffering from celiac disease can I eat mars bars?
If it states " contains Barley malt vinegar" it should be OK.
Does cole slaw contain gluten?
Sometimes. You have to check the label or ingredients list (on a company's website). For example, KFC's cole slaw is NOT gluten free, but last I checked, Chik-fil-A has gluten free cole slaw. Usually the gluten is going to hide in the dressing. So if you are going to make your own cole slaw, check the bottle of dressing for wheat, barley, or rye. If the company doesn't list allergens, then look for ingredients like "natural flavors" or "soy sauce."
Where can you get a list of foods you can eat if you have celiac disease?
What should I avoid eating and drinking while on a gluten-free diet?
- Breads and starches:
- Bread crumbs.
- Cereals, including muesli, oatmeal, farina, and other hot cereals.
- Couscous.
- Crackers, and trail mixes with small crackers.
- Packaged rice and noodle mixes.
- Pretzels.
- Some rice cakes, rice crackers, and popcorn cakes.
- Wheat or flour tortillas.
- Avoid all breads, cereals, pastas, baked items, and mixes that contain these grains or ingredients:
- Barley, bulgar.
- Cereals with added malt extract and malt flavoring, such as Cheerios.
- Wheat flours, including white flour, gluten flour, graham flour, high protein flour, and pastry flour.
- Gluten, vital gluten.
- Kamut.
- Oats, oat bran.
- Rye.
- Semolina.
- Spelt.
- Triticale.
- Wheat bran or flour, wheat germ, or unnamed starch.
- Wheat flours, including white flour, durum flour, gluten flour, graham flour, high protein flour, and pastry flour.
- Dairy Foods:
- Chocolate drinks, hot cocoa mixes, and chocolate milk.
- Malted milk drinks.
- Processed cheeses.
- Some puddings, ice creams, frozen and flavored yogurts.
- Fruits and vegetables:
- Baby food fruits with starch added.
- Breaded vegetables.
- Cream soups or vegetables with flour.
- Fruit jams, jellies, sauces, spreads, or syrups with thickeners.
- Fruit pies, pastries, and cobblers made with any of the grains listed in the breads and starches section.
- Some French fried potatoes (especially those in restaurants), and flavored potato chips.
- Meat and other protein sources:
- Breaded meat, fish, or poultry.
- Canned baked beans.
- Casseroles made with flour or pasta.
- Chicken, turkey, or other deli meats and roasts made with processed vegetable protein.
- Meat dishes that include flours listed in the breads and starches section, such as meatloaf, Swiss steak, or meatballs.
- Meats or meat dishes containing soup base or bouillon made with certain ingredients (in the Checklist for the Patient section).
- Packaged meats made with flour (such as cold cuts, lunch meats, hot dogs, sandwich spreads, pates, sausages, canned or imitation meats).
- Fats, soups, sauces, and seasonings:
- Any soup made with noodles.
- Certain salad dressings, such as malt vinegar. Read the label before buying the product.
- Chip dips.
- Gravies and sauces made with flour.
- Most canned and dry soup mixes, as well as soup bases or bouillon mixes with yeast or vegetable protein.
- Rice syrup.
- Seasoning mixes.
- Some brands of chili sauce and steak sauce.
- Soy sauce made with meat.
- Desserts:
- All cookies, pies, pastries, and cakes made with any type of flour listed in the breads and starches section.
- Fruit pies thickened with flour.
- Ice cream and ice cream cones.
- Licorice and jelly beans.
- Other
- Additives, preservatives, and stabilizers found in processed foods, medicines and mouthwash.
- Beer, ale, and malt liquor.
- Cereal beverages
- Certain imported foods. Imported foods labeled "gluten-free" may still contain wheat starch.
- Flavored coffees.
- Medicines that contain gluten. Ask your caregiver if any medicine that you are taking contains gluten before taking it. Vitamins may also contain gluten.
- Non-dairy creamers.
- Pickled foods.
- Some instant natural beverages.
- Some spice blends such as curry powder, ground pepper mixes, and herb seasonings.
- Sweets and candies made with certain ingredients
Yes if it has not been contaminated with things that have gluten like bread crumbs.
What happens to the digestive system when celiac disease occurs?
When someone with celiac disease eats foods containing gluten, that person's immune system causes an inflammatory response in the small intestine, which damages the tissues and results in impaired ability to absorb nutrients from foods.
Its pretty common. Most of the world has it. But not everyone
How many Americans are affected by celiac disease?
None. Nobody died from Celiac Disease. Celiac Disease isn't an actual disease its when your allergic to wheat.
Actually you can die from it, but its rare..really rare. and if out of the small chance, when someone does die from it, most likely it caused by either being undiagnosed and untreated, or they never stopped eating gluten, and it caused either sever malnutrition or other complications such as liver failure to cause death. but if you have it and are worried about this, don't be. i have it too, and trust me, if you are not eating it, you should be perfectly fine. if you think you are completely gluten free and still feel bad, first thing you should do is make sure its not in your lotions, makeup,shampoo,conditioner, other hair products (i realized it was in a TON of shampoos and stuff i used almost every day...sickening lol) and other stuff. hope this helps :)
God bless-livie
It is NOT suitable for vegetarians. Vegetarians will not eat or wear ANYTHING if the animal has to be killed for the product. Gelatine comes from the skin and bones of an animal.
Can you eat oatibix on a gluten free diet?
I was reading that some Gluten Intolorents can eat oats so on our monthly shop, I picked up 'Oatibix bites' and 'Oatibix bites with Apple and Rasins'. You can also get a cranberry version but I think I'd find this rather bitter and I am aware of a chocolate and rasin variation but this wasn't on the shelves. You can purchase the standards Oatibix biscuits, like Weetabix biscuits. However, there is actually a difference between the Oatibix biscuits and the bites:
The Oatibix bites don't contain:
- Malted Barely extract is unsuitable for Gluten intolorents/ celiacs therefore, I thought the Bites would be a safer option. Moreover, I think these are actually healthier because they contain 'Prebiotic Oligofructose' - a natural prebiotic for the immune and digestive system.
If a celiac eats bread how long will it be before symptoms of illnes begin?
Every person is different. If the person who has eaten the bread has been on the gluten-free diet for an extended period of time, it usually takes 10-15 minutes for the symptoms to occur. If an undiagnosed Celiac eats bread it could take longer for symptoms to occur.
How does celiac disease affect and how often?
Well, in terms of how often, it only affects you if you actually ingest gluten. i would be careful because you may get a bad reaction from just licking an envelope.
It affects different people in different ways. For me, i get a reallybad rash in many places and skin problems in general (zits, rashes, dry, oily, flaky etc), and i get really sick.
its pretty gross, but im..uh...on the toilet for a while, im bloated, loose dangerous amounts of weight, etc.
There is a HUGE range of things you may feel, but also HUGE amount of this that you don't feel and..basically make you deathy ill.
It also depends on your age. If your a child (like, 2-10) you'll get mostly annoying symptoms. if your a teen (11-20) its REALLY up in the air.
i am a teen, and i get minor annoying symptoms, but i know a teenaged girl who almost died from a reaction. When your an adult you will probably develop cancer and ongoing serious problems from ingesting too much gluten, so don't take your chances.
Of course all this is simply from experience, so you may react differently, and im no doctor. however, i actually wouldn't recomend going to a doctor because they will probably diagnose you with something completely wrong and get you on unessecary drugs. i have nothing agaiunst doctors, but they just don't know anything about gluten intolerances.
Hope this helps,
Girl with gluten problem ;)
