21. Information On Celiac Disease (symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment) Produced By Medic Other names for celiac disease include sprue, nontropical sprue, gluten enteropathy, and adult celiac disease. (Tropical sprue is another disease of the http://www.medicinenet.com/celiac_disease/article.htm

document.writeln(''); MedicineNet Home Digestion Home Page > Celiac Disease Search Tips Printer-Friendly Format FREE Newsletters Email to a Friend ... Next Celiac Disease (Gluten Enteropathy) Medical Author: Dennis Lee, M.D. Medical Editor: Jay W. Marks, M.D. What is celiac disease? What causes celiac disease? What does celiac disease do to the small intestine? ... What are the signs and symptoms of celiac disease? Signs and symptoms of malabsorption Signs and symptoms of malnutrition and vitamin or mineral deficiencies How do symptoms of celiac disease differ with age of onset? What is latent and silent celiac disease? What diseases are associated with celiac disease? How is celiac disease diagnosed? Small intestinal biopsy Specific antibody tests for celiac disease Who should undergo antibody blood tests for celiac disease? Why is it important to accurately diagnose celiac disease? How are malabsorption and malnutrition evaluated in celiac disease? Stool examination for malabsorption Blood tests for malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies What is the treatment of celiac disease?

22. ► Celiac Disease - Sprue A medical encycopedia article on the topic Celiac disease - sprue. Alternative Names. Sprue; nontropical sprue; Gluten intolerance http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/000233.htm

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Disease Nutrition Surgery Symptoms Injury ... Z Maryland Medical Center Programs Center for Celiac Research UM Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program Department of Orthopaedics Home ... Encyclopedia (English) Toggle English Spanish Celiac disease - sprue Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention Definition: This is a common disease in which the lining of the small intestine is damaged in response to ingestion of gluten and similar proteins , which are found in wheat, rye, oats, barley, and other grains (including hybrid grains, such as triticale). Alternative Names: Sprue; Nontropical sprue; Gluten intolerance Causes, incidence, and risk factors: The exact cause of celiac disease is unknown. There is evidence that the disorder is inherited since it tends to run in families. The disorder may be caused by an abnormal immune response to proteins found in grains, particularly gluten and the related protein gliadin. The intestines contain projections (called villi) that normally absorb nutrients. Celiac disease causes these villi to become flattened and lose the ability to absorb nutrients. Weight loss anemia , and vitamin deficiencies may occur as a result of this malabsorption (inadequate absorption of nutrients from the intestinal tract).

23. Sprue. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05 nontropical sprue, also called celiac disease, is primarily a disease of young nontropical sprue can be fatal, particularly if growth abnormalities are http://www.bartleby.com/65/sp/sprue.html

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24. Health Topics Sprue; nontropical sprue; Gluten intolerance; Glutensensitive enteropathy Celiac sprue - foods to avoid Celiac sprue - foods to avoid http://www.netwellness.org/ency/article/000233.htm

NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities. Friday, September 9, 2005 Home HealthTopics Health Centers Reference Library ... Search NetWellness ADAM Health Encyclopedia Injury Disease Nutrition Poison ... Z Celiac disease - sprue Definition Celiac disease is an inherited, autoimmune disease. The lining of the small intestine is damaged in response to ingestion of gluten and other proteins found in wheat, barley, rye, possibly oats, and their derivatives. The intestines contain projections (called villi) that normally absorb nutrients. In undiagnosed or untreated celiac disease, these villi become flattened and the ability to absorb nutrients properly is altered. As a result, several other organ systems may also be affected. The disease can first develop at any point in life from infancy to late adulthood. Alternative Names Sprue; Nontropical sprue; Gluten intolerance; Gluten-sensitive enteropathy Causes The exact cause of celiac disease is unknown. Once thought rare, recent research suggests that an estimated 1 of every 133 Americans has celiac disease. However, only a small fraction of people living with it have been diagnosed in the United States at this time.

25. Celiac Disease (Celiac sprue; Gluten enteropathy; Gluten intolerance; nontropical sprue; Sprue). Revised and Updated for the Internet Age http://www.icongrouponline.com/health/Celiac_Disease.html

ICON Health Publications Official Health Sourcebooks Search ICON Health Titles: The Official Patient's Sourcebook on CELIAC DISEASE (Celiac sprue; Gluten enteropathy; Gluten intolerance; Nontropical sprue; Sprue) Revised and Updated for the Internet Age P A P E R B A C K Paperback Book Paperback Book Order by phone: 800-843-2665 (within USA) 1-201-272-3651 (from outside USA) Paperback Book Shipped in 3 to 5 business days E B O O K Electronic File * E-Book version sent via e-mail in 2 business days Pages Price $28.95(USD) ISBN Published Synopsis A comprehensive manual for anyone interested in self-directed research on celiac disease. Fully referenced with ample Internet listings and glossary. Related Conditions/Synonyms Celiac sprue; Gluten enteropathy; Gluten intolerance; Nontropical sprue; Sprue Description Table of Contents Introduction Overview Organization Scope Moving Forward PART I: THE ESSENTIALS Chapter 1. The Essentials on Celiac Disease: Guidelines Overview What Is Celiac Disease? What Are the Symptoms? How Is Celiac Disease Diagnosed? What Is the Treatment?

26. Celiac Sprue gluten enteropathy; gluten intolerance; Glutensensitive enteropathy; Huebner-Herter disease; idiopathic steatorrhea; nontropical sprue http://www.icongrouponline.com/health/Celiac_Sprue_Ph.html

ICON Health Publications Official Health Sourcebooks Search ICON Health Titles: CELIAC SPRUE A Bibliography, Medical Dictionary, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References (celiac disease; Gee-Herter disease; Gee-Thaysen disease; gluten enteropathy; gluten intolerance; Gluten-sensitive enteropathy; Huebner-Herter disease; idiopathic steatorrhea; nontropical sprue) P A P E R B A C K Paperback Book Paperback Book Order by phone: 800-843-2665 (within USA) 1-201-272-3651 (from outside USA) Paperback Book Shipped in 3 to 5 business days E B O O K Electronic File * E-Book version sent via e-mail in 2 business days Pages Price $34.95(USD) ISBN Published Synopsis In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading." Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing. Since only the smallest fraction of information dealing with celiac sprue is indexed in search engines, such as www.google.com or others, a non-systematic approach to Internet research can be not only time consuming, but also incomplete. This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. Related Conditions/Synonyms

27. EMedicine - Celiac Sprue : Article By Vincent W Yang, MD, PhD Synonyms and related keywords celiac disease, nontropical sprue, glutensensitive enteropathy, gluten, diarrhea, maldigestion, malabsorption, http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic308.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Gastroenterology Celiac Sprue Last Updated: June 7, 2005 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: celiac disease, nontropical sprue, gluten-sensitive enteropathy, gluten, diarrhea, maldigestion, malabsorption, human leukocyte antigen, HLA-DR3, HLA-DQw2 AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Vincent W Yang, MD, PhD , R Bruce Logue Professor, Director, Division of Digestive Diseases, Department of Medicine, Professor of Hematology and Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine Vincent W Yang, MD, PhD, is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha American Gastroenterological Association American Society for Clinical Investigation , Association of American Physicians, and Gastroenterological Research Group Editor(s): Mounzer Al Samman, MD

28. EMedicine - Sprue : Article Excerpt By: Ginette V Busschots, MD In 1968, adult nontropical sprue and childhood celiac disease were discovered to be the same affliction. Sprue can occur at any stage in life; http://www.emedicine.com/ped/byname/sprue.htm

(advertisement) Excerpt from Sprue Synonyms, Key Words, and Related Terms: celiac sprue, gluten-sensitive enteropathy, nontropical sprue, celiac disease, celiac disease, potbelly, wheat Please click here to view the full topic text: Sprue Background: Sprue (ie, celiac disease) is a permanent intolerance to certain storage proteins (gliadins) found in some cereals (wheat, rye, barley) that occurs in genetically susceptible individuals. Sprue is triggered by an immune-mediated mechanism. In 1888, Samuel Gee first described the classic clinical picture. In the typical presentation of celiac disease in the young child, a combination of a potbelly and thin buttocks are observed, with proximal arm and thigh muscle wasting as a result of nutrient malabsorption. About 1950, understanding of the disease improved when the Dutch pediatrician W. K. Dicke cleverly observed an association between wheat consumption and incidence of celiac disease. During World War II, wheat was unavailable; therefore, grain products were scarce in Holland. People with sprue had a surprising improvement in their symptoms, which ended when wheat and other grains became available again. Since then, research has uncovered the pathophysiology of this disease, which has enabled medical understanding and treatment. In 1968, adult nontropical sprue and childhood celiac disease were discovered to be the same affliction.

29. Nutritional Care: The Clinical Diet Treatment for nontropical sprue includes correcting the nutritional malfunction of the small One does not outgrow nontropical sprue (celiac disease). http://www.csaceliacs.org/library/nutritionalcare.php

Search the Site for Home Celiac Disease Dermatitis Herpetiformis Gluten-Free Diet ... Contact Us Web site design and hosting by Aurora E-Solutions Celiacs Helping Celiacs CSA Library Series: The CSA Library Series is a collection of articles pertaining to celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis. Many first appeared in CSA's member newsletter, Lifeline . Historic articles included in these resources may or may not include updated notes. Articles represent the work of the author. Nutritional Care: The Clinical Diet Leon H. Rottmann, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Excerpted from CSA Handbook, Ist Edition Lifeline, Winter 1995, Vol XIII, No 1, pp 1-2 Treatment for nontropical sprue includes correcting the nutritional malfunction of the small bowel and the deficiency states. Removal of gluten from the diet results in the histological appearance of the intestinal mucosa returning to the normal state. Those conditions represent the need for the clinical gluten-free diet for nontropical sprue (celiac sprue) patients. Gluten-Free Diet.

30. DenverPost031504 A Colorado Celiac Disease (also known as celiac sprue, nontropical sprue and glutensensitive enteropathy) is a genetically inherited autoimmune disorder. http://www.csaceliacs.org/CDintheNews/DenverPost031504.php

Search the Site for Home Celiac Disease Dermatitis Herpetiformis Gluten-Free Diet ... Contact Us Web site design and hosting by Aurora E-Solutions Celiacs Helping Celiacs Celiac Disease's Link to Ailments Underrated March 15, 2004 Monday FINAL EDITION Linda Buch Q: Thank you for mentioning the relationship of celiac disease and osteoporosis in your column. Recent research shows the incidence rate is not the rare disease the medical community thinks it is. I hope you can address this issue again in a future column. - Robert G. Dickinson and Mary Anderies A: Colorado Celiac Disease (also known as celiac sprue, nontropical sprue and gluten-sensitive enteropathy) is a genetically inherited autoimmune disorder. People with CD cannot tolerate a protein - found in wheat, rye, barley and oats - called gluten. When gluten is ingested by someone with CD, the person's antibodies attack the villi of the small intestine (tiny 'fingers' on the lining of the small intestine) and destroy them. Without these villi, the absorption of nutrients is severely compromised and, regardless of the mass quantities of food consumed, causes malnourishment. This in turn causes many other physical problems such as anemia, osteoporosis, certain gastrointestinal cancers, seizures, joint pain, miscarriages, malformed fetuses, infertility, memory loss, mood swings and (if it remains undiagnosed in children) stunted growth or failure to thrive in infants. CD affects as many as one in 133 people.

31. Celiac Sprue,Celiac Disease,Gee-Herter Disease,Gee-Thaysen Disease HuebnerHerter Disease Idiopathic Steatorrhea nontropical sprue Celiac disease is also known as celiac sprue, nontropical sprue, and gluten-sensitive http://www.icomm.ca/geneinfo/celspru.htm

32. Celiac Disease - Sprue Celiac sprue foods to avoid Celiac sprue - foods to avoid Alternative Names. Sprue; nontropical sprue; Gluten intolerance http://www.valleybaptist.net/ency/article/000233.htm

Disease Injury Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Celiac disease - sprue Definition: This is a common disease in which the lining of the small intestine is damaged in response to ingestion of gluten and similar proteins , which are found in wheat, rye, oats, barley, and other grains (including hybrid grains, such as triticale). Alternative Names: Sprue; Nontropical sprue; Gluten intolerance Causes, incidence, and risk factors: The exact cause of celiac disease is unknown. There is evidence that the disorder is inherited since it tends to run in families. The disorder may be caused by an abnormal immune response to proteins found in grains, particularly gluten and the related protein gliadin. The intestines contain projections (called villi) that normally absorb nutrients. Celiac disease causes these villi to become flattened and lose the ability to absorb nutrients. Weight loss anemia , and vitamin deficiencies may occur as a result of this malabsorption (inadequate absorption of nutrients from the intestinal tract). Symptoms appear in babies within 6 months of introducing food containing gluten into the diet. The disease also affects children and adults. As many as 1 in 250 people may have celiac disease and some studies estimate that it is even more common, at 1 in 150. Most people with the disease do not know they have it, as only about 1 in 2,500 is diagnosed.

33. Healthopedia.com - Celiac Disease (Celiac Sprue, Nontropical Sprue, Sprue, Glute Celiac Disease. Alternate Names Celiac Sprue, nontropical sprue, Sprue, GlutenSensitive Enteropathy, Gluten Intolerance http://www.healthopedia.com/celiac-disease/

Set Homepage Email Page Favorites Home Health Centers Medical Encyclopedia Medical Symptoms ... Special Topics Related Resources Health Centers Children's Health Digestive System Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism Bowleg ... Genetic Counseling Other Topics Diet for People with Celiac Disease You are here : Healthopedia.com Medical Encyclopedia Diseases and Conditions Celiac Disease Category : Health Centers Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism Celiac Disease Alternate Names : Celiac Sprue, Nontropical Sprue, Sprue, Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy, Gluten Intolerance Attribution Celiac disease is a malabsorption syndrome. The intestine is not able to absorb vital dietary nutrients from foods containing gliadin, an alcohol-soluble portion of gluten. What is going on in the body? Nutritional considerations are important for persons with celiac disease. People with celiac disease are sensitive to cereal protein found in wheat and other grains. But they are more sensitive to the protein in wheat than the protein in other cereals such as rye, oats, and barley. The protein causes a reaction in the person's small intestine that prevents absorption of essential nutrients from the diet. The defect in absorption leads to the symptoms of the disease and malnutrition. What are the causes and risks of the disease?

34. Healthopedia.com - Diet For People With Celiac Disease (Celiac Sprue, Gluten-Sen Diet for People with Celiac Disease. Alternate Names Celiac Sprue, GlutenSensitive Enteropathy, nontropical sprue http://www.healthopedia.com/diet-for-people-with-celiac-disease/

Set Homepage Email Page Favorites Home Health Centers Medical Encyclopedia Medical Symptoms ... Special Topics Related Resources Health Centers Children's Health Digestive System Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism Lactose Intolerance Other Topics Calcium Minerals Vitamin D Vitamins You are here : Healthopedia.com Medical Encyclopedia Diet and Nutrition Diet for People with Celiac Disease Category : Health Centers Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism Diet for People with Celiac Disease Alternate Names : Celiac Sprue, Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy, Nontropical Sprue Functions and Sources Attribution Celiac disease is a chronic digestive disorder that affects the small intestine. It can begin at any stage of life, from infancy through adulthood. The disease varies in severity from person to person. People with celiac disease have an intolerance or a reaction to gliadin, which is a component of gluten. Gluten and gliadin are found in several common grains. Information Diet is an important part of treating this condition. A person with celiac disease is put on a gluten-restricted, gliadin-free diet. If he or she is very careful, most vitamin and mineral levels will return to normal without supplementation.

35. Celiac Disease - Sprue Alternative Names. Sprue; nontropical sprue; Gluten intolerance The symptoms of celiac sprue vary from person to person and, therefore, http://www.shands.org/health/information/article/000233.htm

Disease Injury Nutrition Poison ... Digestive system organs Celiac disease - sprue Definition: This is a common disease in which the lining of the small intestine is damaged in response to ingestion of gluten and similar proteins , which are found in wheat, rye, oats, barley, and other grains (including hybrid grains, such as triticale). Alternative Names: Sprue; Nontropical sprue; Gluten intolerance Causes, incidence, and risk factors: The exact cause of celiac disease is unknown. There is evidence that the disorder is inherited since it tends to run in families. The disorder may be caused by an abnormal immune response to proteins found in grains, particularly gluten and the related protein gliadin. The intestines contain projections (called villi) that normally absorb nutrients. Celiac disease causes these villi to become flattened and lose the ability to absorb nutrients. Weight loss anemia , and vitamin deficiencies may occur as a result of this malabsorption (inadequate absorption of nutrients from the intestinal tract). Symptoms appear in babies within 6 months of introducing food containing gluten into the diet. The disease also affects children and adults. As many as 1 in 250 people may have celiac disease and some studies estimate that it is even more common, at 1 in 150. Most people with the disease do not know they have it, as only about 1 in 2,500 is diagnosed.

36. Sprue Sprue occurs in two forms, tropical and nontropical. nontropical sprue, sometimes called celiac disease, is present from birth, although some people may http://my.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/sts15458.asp

var guid_source = ""; var guid_source_id = ""; //unused var encodedurl = ""; WebMD Today Home WebMD News Center XML News via RSS Member Services WebMD University My WebMD Find a Physician Medical Info Check Symptoms Medical Library Health Tools Clinical Trials ... Women, Men, Lifestyle Who We Are About WebMD Site Map You are in Medical Library Our Content Sources Ask A Question Clinical Trials Health Guide A-Z Health Topics Symptoms Medical Tests Medications ... Support Organizations Sprue Sprue is a disorder in which the intestines are unable to absorb nutrients from food. It can cause loss of appetite, diarrhea, weight loss, muscle cramps, pale skin, and bone pain. Sprue occurs in two forms, tropical and nontropical. Tropical sprue affects people who live in tropical areas. Its exact cause is unclear, but it likely results from a viral or bacterial infection of the lining of the intestine and, possibly, poor nutrition. Tropical sprue is treated by taking antibiotics for 3 to 6 months along with vitamin supplements. Nontropical sprue, sometimes called celiac disease, is present from birth, although some people may not develop symptoms until later in life. This type of sprue is treated by permanently adopting a strict gluten-free diet. This means a person can not eat foods that contain gluten, which is a form of protein found in many grains, such as wheat, barley, and rye.

37. Celiac Disease Celiac disease is also known as celiac sprue, glutensensitive enteropathy, or nontropical sprue. Symptoms of celiac disease, when they occur, include lack http://my.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/stc123715.asp

var guid_source = ""; var guid_source_id = ""; //unused var encodedurl = ""; WebMD Today Home WebMD News Center XML News via RSS Member Services WebMD University My WebMD Find a Physician Medical Info Check Symptoms Medical Library Health Tools Clinical Trials ... Women, Men, Lifestyle Who We Are About WebMD Site Map You are in Medical Library Our Content Sources Ask A Question Clinical Trials Health Guide A-Z Health Topics Symptoms Medical Tests Medications ... Support Organizations Celiac disease Celiac disease is a lifelong (chronic) condition in which foods that contain gluten—a form of protein found in some grains (notably wheat, barley, and rye)—damage the small intestine, making it unable to properly absorb nutrients. It is considered a type of immune disorder and is treated by adopting a strict gluten-free diet. Celiac disease is also known as celiac sprue, gluten-sensitive enteropathy, or nontropical sprue. Symptoms of celiac disease, when they occur, include lack of energy, weight loss or failure to grow, abdominal bloating or cramps, and diarrhea. Children may vomit and be irritable much of the time. Adults may also have fertility problems or depression but are more likely than children to have mild or no symptoms. Regardless of whether symptoms are experienced, intestinal damage occurs when people with celiac disease eat foods containing gluten, putting them at increased risk for complications such as osteoporosis or intestinal cancer.

38. Celiac Disease - Sprue at any point in life from infancy to late adulthood. Alternative Names. Sprue; nontropical sprue; Gluten intolerance; Glutensensitive enteropathy http://www.healthscout.com/ency/1/000233.html

Search HealthScout Web MEDLINE Special Offers TV Specials Chronic Pain Erectile Dysfunction GERD Diabetes ... High Tech Health Top Features Bipolar Disorder Resources Sleep Skin Cancer Migraines ... Diabetes Health Organizer Resources Healthscout News 3D Health Animations Health Videos Health Encyclopedia ... Drug Library Drug Information Drug Search Drug Interactions Image Database Pill Identifier Channels Home Today Women Men ... Drug Checker Medical Health Encyclopedia Celiac disease - sprue Injury Disease Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Celiac disease - sprue Definition: Celiac disease is an inherited, autoimmune disease. The lining of the small intestine is damaged in response to ingestion of gluten and other proteins found in wheat, barley, rye, possibly oats, and their derivatives. The intestines contain projections (called villi) that normally absorb nutrients. In undiagnosed or untreated celiac disease, these villi become flattened and the ability to absorb nutrients properly is altered. As a result, several other organ systems may also be affected. The disease can first develop at any point in life from infancy to late adulthood. Alternative Names: Sprue; Nontropical sprue; Gluten intolerance; Gluten-sensitive enteropathy

39. Celiac Disease - Sprue Sprue; nontropical sprue; Gluten intolerance; Glutensensitive enteropathy. Prevention. Because the exact cause is unknown, there is no known way to http://www.healthscout.com/ency/1/000233prv.html

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40. Celiac Disease Celiac disease is also known as celiac sprue, nontropical sprue, and glutensensitive enteropathy. Celiac disease is a genetic disease, meaning it runs in http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/

Email To A Friend PDF Version NIH Consensus Development Conference on Celiac Disease Home ... Digestive Diseases A-Z List of Topics and Titles : Celiac Disease Celiac Disease On this page: What is celiac disease? What are the symptoms of celiac disease? Why are celiac symptoms so varied? How is celiac disease diagnosed? ... For More Information What is celiac disease? Celiac disease is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. People who have celiac disease cannot tolerate a protein called gluten, found in wheat, rye, and barley. Gluten is found mainly in foods, but is also found in products we use every day and even some medicines. Intestine Villi on the lining of the small intestine help absorb nutrients. When people with celiac disease eat foods or use products containing gluten, their immune system responds by damaging the small intestine. The tiny, fingerlike protrusions lining the small intestine are damaged or destroyed. Called villi, they normally allow nutrients from food to be absorbed into the bloodstream. Without healthy villi, a person becomes malnourished, regardless of the quantity of food eaten. Because the body's own immune system causes the damage, celiac disease is considered an autoimmune disorder. However, it is also classified as a disease of malabsorption because nutrients are not absorbed. Celiac disease is also known as celiac sprue, nontropical sprue, and gluten-sensitive enteropathy.

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