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Symptoms of coeliac disease: from abdominal bloating to fatigue, what to look out for
Coeliac disease is a permanent self-inflammatory condition that is triggered in those who ingest gluten and are genetically predisposed.
Those suffering from coeliac disease, when they ingest gluten, trigger an immune response that generates chronic inflammation which in turn damages intestinal tissue and leads to the disappearance of intestinal villi, which are essential for nutrient absorption.
If not diagnosed in time, coeliac disease can lead to serious, often irreversible health consequences. (source epicentre.iss.it)
What is the coeliac disease
Coeliac disease is a permanent self-inflammatory condition that is triggered in those who ingest gluten and are genetically predisposed. Those suffering from coeliac disease, when they ingest gluten, trigger an immune response that generates chronic inflammation which in turn damages intestinal tissue and leads to the disappearance of intestinal villi, which are essential for nutrient absorption. If not diagnosed in time, coeliac disease can lead to serious, often irreversible health consequences. (source epicentre.iss.it)
The causes of coeliac disease
Coeliac disease may have a genetic origin (predisposition) or it may have triggering factors whose true nature is still unknown. The hypotheses currently being considered are certain viral infections and the amount of gluten introduced during weaning, which could play a role. However, there are no definitive data on this.
Symptoms of classic coeliac disease
The symptoms of coeliac disease can be very variable as they are related to the severity of the disease and the organs and systems of the body affected. In the classic form of coeliac disease, the main symptoms may be abdominal bloating, weight loss, diarrhoea, intestinal malabsorption and slowed growth (in children).
Symptoms of atypical coeliac disease
The symptoms of atypical coeliac disease can be much more varied. The main ones include tiredness, fatigue, hair loss, recurring abdominal pain, weight loss without cause, recurring ulcers and lesions in the mouth, menstrual cycle disorders, reduced bone mass, tingling and numbness in the limbs, vomiting, reduced stature, and pregnancy disorders.
The consequences of coeliac disease not diagnosed in time
When coeliac disease is not promptly diagnosed and treated, it can cause serious health consequences. Among the diseases that can develop, the main ones are lymphoma and adenocarcinoma, refractory coeliac disease, and collagenasic sprue. Those with coeliac disease also tend to develop autoimmune diseases more frequently such as systemic lupus erythematosus, type 1 diabetes, vasculitis, autoimmune thyroid, and hepatitis.
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25/04/2024
The vitamin B complex is a collective name for the B vitamins. They are water-soluble vitamins, necessary for the proper functioning of the metabolism.
The B vitamins are essential for providing us with the energy we need to carry out our daily activities, as well as for protecting our skin, hair and teeth, and for the prevention of certain diseases, from cardiovascular to neurological to skin diseases.
The 8 B vitamins include vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B8, vitamin B9 and vitamin B12.
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