INFORMATION IN ENGLISH

 What is gluten? what is celiac disease?Is there any treatment?

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley- grains found in many every day foods. Most of us eat gluten without any problems. But for some people, celiacs, eating gluten causes a reasction in their bodies.

Celiac disease  causes a reaction of our immune system. When eating gluten, it begins to damage the villi  which is present in the intestine.Without villi, our body cannot absorb nutrients and vitamins.The symptoms of celiac disease are diarrhea,decreased appetite, stomachache and bloating, poor growth and weight loss.

Celiac disease is treated by not eating gluten. This could be difficult because gluten  is in many food, but a dietitian can help adjust someone's diet to cut out gluten. If you have celiac desase you will need your own toaster and  you should also have separate spreads and condiments to avoid cross-contamination.