Facts About Celiac Disease

One in 133 people have celiac disease and many more people are undiagnosed.
There are over 300 symptoms related to celiac disease, the most common being anemia, anxiety, bloating/gas, constipation, delayed growth in children, depression, discolored teeth, fatigue, headaches, infertility, irritability, itchy skin, joint pain, poor weight gain or weight loss, and tingling or numbness.
Some people have many of these symptoms while others only have only one.
There is no specific onset of celiac disease; it can be diagnosed at any age and affects men, women and all age groups.
Celiac disease is hereditary and a genetic autoimmune condition.
It can take up to 10 years to be diagnosed with celiac disease.
Left untreated, those with celiac disease are at risk for serious health consequences.
It is important to confirm the diagnosis before you begin a gluten-free diet.
A simple blood test can screen for celiac disease.
As there is no pharmaceutical cure for celiac disease, following a 100% gluten-free diet is needed to support treatment and recovery.