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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Immunology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Celiac disease is the most common genetically based food intolerance, affecting approximately 1% of the global population.
  • It is triggered by gluten ingestion in genetically predisposed individuals and can manifest at any age.
  • Symptoms extend beyond the gastrointestinal tract, encompassing a wide range of extraintestinal manifestations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the key aspects of celiac disease, including its prevalence, varied clinical presentations, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies.
  • To highlight the importance of recognizing both gastrointestinal and extraintestinal symptoms for timely diagnosis.
  • To underscore the challenges associated with long-term adherence to a gluten-free diet.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on celiac disease.
  • Analysis of clinical presentations, diagnostic criteria, and treatment outcomes.
  • Discussion of the impact on quality of life, particularly in adolescents.

Main Results:

  • Celiac disease presents with diverse symptoms, including chronic diarrhea, failure to thrive, and abdominal distention in children, as well as dermatitis herpetiformis, anemia, short stature, and infertility in adults.
  • Diagnosis requires high suspicion, screening, and confirmation via intestinal biopsy.
  • A strict gluten-free diet is the primary treatment, leading to symptom improvement in most cases.

Conclusions:

  • Celiac disease is a prevalent condition with a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations, necessitating a high index of suspicion for diagnosis.
  • Effective management relies on early detection and strict adherence to a gluten-free diet.
  • Challenges in diet compliance and quality of life persist, particularly for adolescents.