Disease Guide: Diagnosis, Symptoms & Clinical Treatment Protocols

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Gluten Intolerance & Edema

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Yvonne Hayton

Gluten intolerance, also called celiac disease, is an autoimmune disorder that damages the small intestine and causes the malabsorption of vitamins and other nutrients. Celiacs have a chronic reaction to glutens found in cereals such as wheat, barley and rye, and oats when contaminated with these other grains.