Celiac Disease, once considered rare, was recently listed in an article by Reader’s Digest Magazine as one of the “Top Ten Diseases Doctors Miss”.  Prominent studies completed in the past two years indicate that Celiac Disease is not really rare at all, but actually quite common.  And if a Celiac is not diagnosed properly, sufferers can become vulnerable to a host of secondary autoimmune diseases as well.

Celiac Disease, also known as Celiac Sprue, is a genetically-linked autoimmune disease in which the absorbing surface of the small intestine is damaged by gluten, the protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and sometimes even oats.   Gluten can be found in foods such as bread, cookies, and pasta. 

 Symptoms of Celiac Disease may include:

Intermittent diarrhea

Abdominal pain

Bloating

Anemia

Joint pain

Muscle cramps

Skin rashes

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