Celiac Disease

This disease is characterized by intolerance of protein occurring in cereal, i.e. gluten, which damages intestinal villi. Such damage leads to nutrient absorption disorders. Removing gluten from the diet allows the intestinal mucosa to regenerate and symptoms to recede. People suffer from celiac disease in countries where gluten-rich grain, i.e. wheat, rye and barley, are basic food.

The disease can come in various forms:

1.         Classical form – the most common form