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The signs and symptoms of celiac disease vary among individuals, depending on the degree of malabsorption, ranging from no symptoms, few or mild signs and symptoms, to many or severe signs and symptoms. It may be due to malabsorption or due to malnutrition including vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
The primary treatment of celiac disease is to remove all gluten from the diet. Food labels should be examined carefully for the addition of gluten or grain products.
Hot dogs, ice cream, commercial soups and sauces, candy bars, and all kinds of baked goods can be sources of gluten.
Rice, soybean, potato, and corn flours are safe.
Many patients refer to a dietitian for detailed lists of foods to avoid and for advice on following a healthful diet, which should be high in calories and low in fat. Vitamin and mineral supplements are given as needed.
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on October 2, 2007 at 9:35 PM
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