Celiac disease is both a digestive disease and an immune disorder. When a person with celiac disease eats a food that contains gluten – which is a protein found in certain grains – the antibodies created by the condition attack when the gluten reaches your small intestine. This response eventually damages the lining of the small intestine. This can lead to malabsorption of important nutrients, fatigue, bloating, anemia, and diarrhea. The malabsorption of nutrients can cause malnutrition, ... [Read More]
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Living Without a Gall Bladder
Did you know that you can live without a gallbladder? Many people do. Gallbladder removal surgery, or cholecystectomy, is the surgical removal of the gallbladder. It is a very common procedure and may be recommended to patients with symptoms associated with gallstones. There are an estimated 300,000 gallstone removal procedures performed annually in the United States. If your gallstones have become a problem lately, ask your doctor about gallbladder removal surgery. What Your Gallbladder ... [Read More]
