{"id":3279,"date":"2022-08-30T17:03:20","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T17:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdhf.staging.not4prod.com\/?p=3279"},"modified":"2022-10-27T19:10:19","modified_gmt":"2022-10-27T19:10:19","slug":"celiac-disease-vs-gluten-sensitivities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cdhf.ca\/en\/celiac-disease-vs-gluten-sensitivities\/","title":{"rendered":"Celiac Disease vs. Gluten Sensitivities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s a lot of talk about gluten these days and many people seem to be confused as to what the difference is between someone who has celiac disease and someone who is gluten intolerant. To properly ask this question, we first need to ask ourselves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Celiac Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Celiac disease<\/a> is a bowel disorder caused by a reaction to ingested gluten (which, for those of you who don\u2019t already know: is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley and contaminating all commercial-grade oats).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have celiac disease<\/a>, eating gluten damages the villi (small finger-like structures) that make up the lining of your small bowel. This injury prevents nutrients from being properly absorbed, which can lead to scary things like malnutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celiac disease is considered an autoimmune disorder because it results in the body attacking its own tissues. It is the ONLY autoimmune disease in which the trigger is known, which means it\u2019s TREATABLE!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celiac Disease is NOT a Food Allergy!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve heard horror stories of parents who have a child who is celiac and find out another child\u2019s parent has allowed them to eat food with gluten in it, under the pretense that: It\u2019s ok, they just had a \u2018little bit.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have celiac disease, just a \u2018little bit\u2019 can seriously damage the lining of your small bowel. Even airborne gluten can trigger your body to start attacking the villi and make that person very, very sick. This is why it is super important If you have celiac disease, to make sure that your kitchen is celiac safe.<\/a> your body\u2019s response to gluten differs from the immune response caused by a food allergy. For example, someone who has an allergy to wheat may experience itching, swelling of the tongue, or even anaphylaxis. All of these symptoms would happen very quickly. For people who are celiac, symptoms can vary from person to person. Some people have no symptoms at all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many adults with celiac disease do not suffer from classic digestive symptoms. Instead, they may experience such symptoms as unexplained fatigue, mouth cankers or joint pain, making diagnosis all the more challenging. Not all affected individuals lose weight; in fact, about 30% are overweight. About 10% have a skin condition called dermatitis herpetiformis, an intensely itchy rash usually found on the elbows, knees and buttocks. You may first start to notice it as groups of blisters that form small red lesions from being scratched. For children, keep an eye out for things like dental enamel defects, irritability, stunted growth and delayed puberty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking to start a gluten-free diet, try kicking it off with our seven-day gluten-free diet plan!<\/a> We\u2019ve pulled together dietician approved meals for breakfast lunch and dinner for a full seven days. Starting a new diet is always overwhelming, so we\u2019re hoping this will help you get started and learn the ropes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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