Celiac disease is an immune disorder where the body reacts to gluten, a protein in wheat, barley and rye. The small intestine becomes inflamed and its lining damaged. When this happens, key nutrients cannot be absorbed which causes digestion problems and weight loss. In children, growth and development can be affected.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Gastroenterology
BMC’s Gastroenterology team provides everything you need to thrive with conditions ranging from peptic ulcers to IBD, cancer, motility issues, and liver conditions. We offer a hol…