Abstract
Objective: Examine the characteristics of Celiac Disease (CD). Bibliographic review: CD is an autoimmune disease triggered by the ingestion of gluten protein by genetically susceptible individuals. The main manifestations are gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and chronic constipation. Chronic fatigue, deficiency anemia and neuropsychiatric symptoms are also common. Diagnosis should be made as early as possible to improve the quality of life of celiac patients and prevent complications. The effective treatment is the total elimination of gluten from the diet. There are other therapies, but they are used in cases of accidental ingestion of gluten. Final considerations: It is concluded that untreated CD causes great harm to the quality of life of patients and can lead to serious complications. It is extremely important that the diagnosis is made early and that the total elimination of gluten is implemented as soon as possible. In addition, psychological support and specialized nutritional monitoring are essential to promote adherence to the diet and improve the emotional well-being of individuals living with celiac disease.
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