What is coeliac disease❓ 

 The immune system mistakenly attacks cells on the lining of the gut, causing inflammation 

 It is triggered by eating foods containing gluten 🍞

What are the symptoms of coeliac disease❓ 

 Babies and children 👶:  

Failure to grow, diarrhoea, swollen tummy 

 Adults 👵:  

 Indigestion, stomach cramps, bloating, tiredness, and sometimes, an itchy skin rash 

How do you diagnose coeliac disease❓ 

 Blood test 

 Gastroscopy (camera in the stomach) and sample (biopsy) 

How do you treat coeliac disease❓ 

 Gluten-free diet 🍞

 Dietary supplements 💊

Why should I worry about coeliac disease❓ 

 Osteoporosis (thinning of the bones) 

 Anaemia 

 Other autoimmune diseases can develop 

 Rarely, developing a type of cancer (called lymphoma) of the gut in later life