coeliac Disease
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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