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Celiac Disease

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Celiac disease is a lifelong digestive and autoimmune condition in which the small intestine is damaged by consumption of foods containing gluten.

 Common symptoms include bloating, gas, and chronic diarrhea, though some people with celiac disease can be asymptomatic.

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Resources
  1. Definition & Facts for Celiac Disease. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. October 2020.
  2. Symptoms & Causes of Celiac Disease. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. October 2020.