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coeliac Disease

Also indexed as:Celiac Sprue, Enteropathy (Gluten), Gluten Enteropathy, Non-Tropical Sprue
The gluten found in grain may trigger coeliac disease in some people. By keeping a close eye on your diet, you can remedy many of the symptoms. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
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The gluten found in grain may trigger coeliac disease in some people. By keeping a close eye on your diet, you can remedy many of the symptoms. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.

  • Try over-the-counter loperamide (Imodium A-D) and bulk-forming laxatives, such as methylcellulose (Citrucel) or psyllium (Konsyl, Metamucil, Perdiem), to stop diarrhoea; treat wind and bloating with simethicone (Mylicon, wind-X)

  • Mix in a multivitamin

    Take a daily high potency multivitamin that will supply your body with all the essential micronutrients, especially iron, vitamin D, vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, folic acid, and zinc

  • Breast-feed your baby

    Reduce your newborn’s risk of developing coeliac disease by breast-feeding for more than a month

  • Go gluten-free

    Work with a knowledgeable health professional to find out which gluten-filled foods should be avoided

  • Get routine check-ups

    Have your doctor monitor your bone health, check for anaemia, and make sure you are not developing nutritional deficiencies

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