What on Earth is a Celiac
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What on Earth is Celiac Disease?
Celiac Disease, previously deemed rare, was recently highlighted by Reader's Digest as one of the "Top Ten Diseases Doctors Miss." Recent studies reveal that it is actually common, and without proper diagnosis, individuals are at risk of developing additional autoimmune diseases.
Understanding Celiac Disease
Diane Jakubowski received her Celiac Disease diagnosis in the spring of 2003. Her doctor, somewhat unsure, sent her to a health food store for guidance. Celiac Disease, or Celiac Sprue, is a genetic autoimmune disorder. It damages the small intestine's lining when gluten?"the protein in wheat, barley, rye, and sometimes oats?"is consumed.
Up until a few years ago, this condition was thought to be rare in the United States, leading to many cases being overlooked or misdiagnosed. Estimates once suggested 1 in 4,700 people in the U.S. were affected. However, recent research drastically changes this understanding, suggesting now that about 1 in 133 people may have Celiac Disease, many without a diagnosis and enduring years of symptoms.
Impact and Misdiagnosis
In Celiac Disease, the small intestine can't absorb nutrients properly, resulting in severe health issues such as iron deficiency anemia, osteoporosis, gum and skin problems, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, peripheral neuropathy, and infertility.
It's often mistaken for other conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (including Crohn's and ulcerative colitis), pancreatitis, and gallbladder disease. Many individuals remain undiagnosed for an average of 11 years?"or even longer, as in Jakubowski's case of 52 years?"heightening the risk of secondary autoimmune diseases.
Spreading Awareness
Jakubowski is committed to spreading awareness through her website, hoping to provide valuable information for those suffering from digestive disorders. Her goal is to help those affected by this insidious disease gain the insights they need for proper diagnosis and treatment.
For more information, visit Diane Jakubowski's website: [celiacdiseaseinfo.org](http://www.celiacdiseaseinfo.org)
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