Understanding celiac disease : an introduction for patients and caregivers /

Ali, Naheed, 1981-,

Understanding celiac disease : an introduction for patients and caregivers / Naheed Ali. - xiii, 317 pages ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

History of celiac disease -- Anatomy and physiology of celiac disease -- Causes of celiac disease -- Pathology of celiac disease -- Diagnosis of celiac disease -- New advances in clinical research -- Mental outcomes of celiac disease -- Physical disorders associated with celiac disease -- Pain and celiac disease -- Natural treatments and diet -- Surgery for celiac disease -- Pharmacological approaches to celiac disease -- Celiac disease and exercise -- Motivation and celiac disease.

Celiac disease is being diagnosed more and more frequently, as people recognize their digestive issues may be linked to their gluten intake and sensitivity to various foods that include gluten. Here, Ali, in typical fashion, reviews the biology of celiac disease, its various symptoms, causes, and outcomes, and includes information about treatment, prevention, and living well with celiac. --Publisher's description.

1442226552 (cloth : alk. paper) 9781442226555 (cloth : alk. paper)

2014016086

GBB4B3755 bnb

016890984 Uk 101631100 DNLM


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