Post by kickingfrog on Nov 19, 2011 14:05:18 GMT
British Society of Gastroenterolgy (BSG) have helpful info on their site re CD & questions to do with it, eg:
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Coeliac disease
What is coeliac disease?
Why does coeliac disease happen?
How does gluten damage my intestine?
How many people are affected?
What symptoms might I expect with coeliac disease?
How is coeliac disease diagnosed?
What does endoscopy involve?
And if I do not fancy having endoscopy?
How is coeliac disease treated?
What exactly is gluten?
What foods contain gluten?
Where can I find out more about what I can eat safely?
What can I eat instead?
Can I rely on food labelling?
What happens if I eat gluten by accident?
Why do I have to follow a gluten-free diet?
Will I need to stick to the gluten-free diet forever?
What future problems might I have with coeliac disease?
Does coeliac disease increase your risk of cancer?
Does my doctor need to check me regularly?
Are any of my family likely to be affected?
What research is needed?
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www.bsg.org.uk/patients/patients/general/coeliac-disease.html
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Coeliac disease
What is coeliac disease?
Why does coeliac disease happen?
How does gluten damage my intestine?
How many people are affected?
What symptoms might I expect with coeliac disease?
How is coeliac disease diagnosed?
What does endoscopy involve?
And if I do not fancy having endoscopy?
How is coeliac disease treated?
What exactly is gluten?
What foods contain gluten?
Where can I find out more about what I can eat safely?
What can I eat instead?
Can I rely on food labelling?
What happens if I eat gluten by accident?
Why do I have to follow a gluten-free diet?
Will I need to stick to the gluten-free diet forever?
What future problems might I have with coeliac disease?
Does coeliac disease increase your risk of cancer?
Does my doctor need to check me regularly?
Are any of my family likely to be affected?
What research is needed?
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www.bsg.org.uk/patients/patients/general/coeliac-disease.html