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What is celiac disease?

Vernon Carriere, Jr.
Vernon Carriere, Jr.
M.D., Metairie Gastronenterology

This is a disease where patients cannot tolerate gluten. Gluten is found in a large variety of foods, including wheat and grains. The small intestine becomes inflamed when exposed to gluten, and the patient experiences malabsorption of vitamins and nutrients.