Celiac disease is a chronic, immune-mediated, systemic disorder caused by intolerance to gluten — a protein present in rye, barley, and wheat grains — that affects genetically predisposed individuals.

Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can damage the lining of your small intestine. Foods high in gluten cause celiac disease symptoms. Although there is no cure for celiac disease, ...

Elevated tissue transglutaminase immunoglobulin A (tTG-IgA) in isolation is insufficient to diagnose celiac disease in children, a large pediatric cohort study in North America found. Because tTG-IgA ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Celiac disease is an autoimmune ...

Qin Rao, MD, is a board-certified physician based in New York City. He currently works as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology. Eating a gluten-free diet is the only ...

This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help.

If you’ve ever felt bloated or fatigued after eating a slice of pizza or a toasted bagel, it could be more than indigestion alone. Celiac disease is an underdiagnosed and serious chronic condition ...