Celiac disease is an auto-immune disease.

This is where the immune system damages the small intestine after eating a protein called gluten. Gluten is in a lot of things, but mostly wheat. This disease effects the digestive system, skeletal system, nervous system, and the skin.

I have celiac, and I would like to help other people understand this disease. This book is intended for anyone who is interested in learning about celiac above the age of 12

gluten is in;

• Many candies (wafers, Twizlers, caramel)
• Bread
• Some Chip brands
• Hair conditioners
• Some alcoholic beverages
• Most desert foods
• Put on french fries or chicken
• Some seasonings
• Pastas
• Pizza
• flour
• Etc.

The disease attacks the small bowel, but can also have effects in other parts of the digestive system, as well as the nervous system (brain and nerves), and skeletal system.

Symptoms of this disorder;

bloating, or swelling in the abdomen

chronic diarrhea

constipation

gas

nausea

pale, foul-smelling, fatty stools

stomach pain

vomiting

feeling annoyed/impatient

weight loss

Dermatitis Herpetiformis

Headaches

depression or anxiety

infertility or repeated miscarriage

missed menstrual periods

mouth and tongue problems

seizures

numbness/tingling in the hands and feet

tiredness

weak and brittle bones 

anemia

bone or joint pain

intestinal blockages

sores or ulcers on stomach lining

Treatment;

If you have celiac, the best and only treatment is to cut gluten out of your diet completely. The bowel can then repair itself.