Treatment

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Currently, the only treatment for celiac disease is lifelong adherence to a strict gluten-free diet. People living gluten-free must avoid foods with wheat, rye and barley, such as bread and beer.

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Ingesting small amounts of gluten, like crumbs from a cutting board or toaster, can trigger small intestine damage.

Read about the Gluten-Free Diet.

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Celiac disease is also known as coeliac disease, celiac sprue, non-tropical sprue, and gluten sensitive enteropathy.

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Sources: Celiac Disease Foundation