Problem 3: Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder where the ingestion of
gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. Left untreated,
celiac disease can lead to the development of other autoimmune
disorders like Type I diabetes, multiple sclerosis, anemia, and
osteoporosis. Generally, the later in life that celiac disease is
diagnosed, the higher the chances of developing another autoimmune
condition. In fact, it is known that 34% of individuals with celiac
disease that is first diagnosed when...