Myths and Facts on Celiac

myth:
Celiac Disease is simply a gastrointestinal disease that causes chronic diarrhea.

Fact:
1.There are 256 symptoms and related conditions that indicate a patient may have celiac disease.
2. Screening for Celiac Disease requires correct use of the available serological markers.
3. The gold standard for diagnosing celiac disease is and EGD with multiple biopsies of the duodenum and jejunum.
4. A gluten-free diet is the only treatment for celiac disease and it is a lifelong treatment.
5. Delay in getting diagnosed with celiac may result in the development of other autoimmune disorders.
6. Celiac Disease may present a weide variety of complications: neurological, psychiatric conditions such as epilepsy, ataxia, depression, learning and behavioral difficulties; gynecological problesm such as adverse effects on pregnancy, repeated miscarriages, and infertility; skeletal problems, including osteopenia, osteoporosis, and related fractures; and liver disease.