Coeliac disease: symptoms, complications and patient support.
Coeliac disease is an autoimmune inflammatory disease of the small intestine precipitated by ingestion of gluten in genetically susceptible individuals. Simply defined as 'gluten-sensitive enteropathy', it is a lifelong disease, which, if untreated, is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis and management are important to minimise complications.
Holmes
Susan
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Faculty of Health and Social Care, Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent. susan.holmes@canterbury.ac.uk
D000328:Adult; D002446:Celiac Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D002648:Child; D055050:Diet, Gluten-Free; D004046:Dietetics; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D005515:Food Labeling; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D008612:Menu Planning; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012307:Risk Factors; D012648:Self Care; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D012944:Social Support