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Coeliac disease

The autoimmune disease coeliac disease (formerly sprue) is a gluten intolerance with a high number of undiagnosed cases, which can manifest itself with a wide range of symptoms and at any age., e.g. as dermatitis herpetiformis Duhring.

Definition

Learn more about the autoimmune disease coeliac disease and why it is referred to as the "chameleon of gastroenterology".

Prevalence

The prevalence of coeliac disease is up to 1% of the population. However, the number of unreported cases is high. Find out what this means in practice here.

Symptoms

The symptoms of coeliac disease range from gastrointestinal problems to severe fatigue, which can makes it so difficult to detect.

Pathogenesis

Coeliac disease is caused by a complex pathology resulting from the interaction of genetic and exogenous factors.

Diagnosis

Coeliac disease is still underdiagnosed: rapid and accurate diagnosis of coeliac disease is essential to prevent medical complications.

Treatment

The nutritional therapy for coeliac disease is based on a gluten-free diet – and requires expert education, motivation and follow-up care.

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