Celiac Disease For Dummies

Do you think — or know — that you or someone you love is suffering from celiac disease? This friendly, informative guide, based on the latest research, explains all aspects of this often misunderstood condition. You'll see how to spot symptoms, understand how the condition is diagnosed, explore related ailments, and discover how it's treated through avoiding gluten — and beyond.

• Spot the symptoms and understand the causes — identify the indicators that you may have celiac disease, and discover what they mean

• Investigate complications — review the problems connected to celiac disease such as vitamin and mineral deficiency, anemia and osteoporosis, and learn how they're diagnosed and treated — and often prevented

• Go gluten-free — get tips on how to avoid gluten when dining out or eating at home and know how to determine if your gluten-free diet is working

• When gluten-free isn't always enough — explore additional treatments that may be required to ensure good health

• Have a healthy pregnancy — understand the possible complications, and discover how to help avoid them

• Raise healthy kids — see your children living with celiac disease thrive with helpful tips on keeping them gluten-free

• Get support — find organizations in your area that can help you stay healthy, happy, and informed

Open the book and find:

• How celiac disease affects the body

• The differences between celiac disease, food allergies, and food intolerance

• What grains contain gluten — and which ones are safe to enjoy

• Why you may need to be screened for celiac disease even when you don't have symptoms

• The conditions caused by celiac disease and how they're treated

• Surprising sources of hidden gluten

• How to manage ongoing care of celiac disease

• Helpful Web sites

Learn to:

• Identify the symptoms of celiac disease

• Understand the possible causes

• Treat the disease through nutrition

• Look out for associated diseases and complications