Celiac disease

Therapeutic area
Gastroenterology
Rare disease
Yes

Definition
An autoimmune genetic disorder with an unknown pattern of inheritance that primarily affects the digestive tract. It is caused by intolerance to dietary gluten. Consumption of gluten protein triggers an immune response which damages small intestinal villi and prevents adequate absorption of nutrients. Clinical signs include abdominal cramping, diarrhea or constipation and weight loss. If untreated, the clinical course may progress to malnutrition, anemia, osteoporosis and an increased risk of intestinal malignancies. However, the prognosis is favorable with successful avoidance of gluten in the diet.
Genetic basis
Yes
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
Yes
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Celiac disease
Therapeutic area
Gastroenterology

  • celiac disease
  • celiac disease
  • celiac sprue
  • coeliac sprue
  • gluten intolerance
  • gluten-induced enteropathy
  • non tropical sprue

Severity
Mild

  • Genetic
  • Hereditary

  • Gastroenterology
  • Immunology

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0000588

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