Celiac Disease Symptoms
What is celiac disease?
Food like wheat, rye, barley, pasta and bread etc with high Gluten contents mainly causes Celiac disease. Actually Gluten is protein which is generally found in fast foods, and after the ingestion of such foods the in-build immune protocol fights Gluten which adversely reacts on small intestine, resulting in a tough task to absorb the proteins and nutrients. Hence the treatment becomes more important as Celiac may lead to iron deficiency anemia and osteoporosis and further may also aggravate to lymphoma. When a patient suffers from Iron deficiency anemia the proportion of the iron reduces from the normal to below the average, iron is a raw material to produce new RBC's, patient gets weakness, with pale skin and tiredness. Osteoporosis is a disease where a patient's bones become thin and brittle due to a lack of potassium, calcium and Vitamin-D.
Causes of celiac disease:
Actually it has not yet medically proved the causes of this disease; Heredetically genes can boost chances of getting it. In some cases, viruses or infections can also activate changes in the immune system that can lead to celiac disease.
Symptoms:
Celiac disease includes:
Gas and bloating, Changes in bowel movements, Weight loss, Feeling very tired, Weakness.
The above symptoms are expected to mild, whereas some vomit ingesting gluten vomiting is more common in children as compared to adults.
Diagnosis:
Pathological blood test are carried out to see certain bodies to measure the extent of this disease, and can be assured by means of endoscopy in which the medical officer examines the patient using endoscope an apparatus attached with thin and lighted tubes penetrated inside the small intestine through the mouth during the process he takes some sample of tissues which are further tested in lab and this process is called biopsy.
In the post celiac disease diagnosis, the consultant is expected to do more tests, such as an X-ray, in addition to stool test, and examination of bone density. This helps him to resolve the osteoporotic disorder, when a patient suffers from celiac disease.
Treatment:
It is seriously advisable that the diet shall be strictly controlled and the patient shall avoid Gluten foods.
Prevention:
Initially milk and by-products should be avoided, but further when the small intestine is healed the victim may restart, most certainly after a consultation by the medical officer.
Adults with celiac disease have an inadequately disorders of spleen, which again risks in the development of pneumococcal infection. Doctors suggest getting the immunity fortified with the pneumococcal vaccine.
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Monday, June 23, 2014
What Is Celiac Disease, Non-Tropical- Sprue, Gluten-Enteropathy, Dermatitis Herpetiformis?
What Is Celiac Disease, Non-Tropical- Sprue, Gluten-Enteropathy, Dermatitis Herpetiformis?
The diseases clearly associated with Cereal grains or Gluten
intolerance are the bowel disorders bearing the names, "Celiac
Disease", "Non-Tropical- Sprue", or "Gluten-Enteropathy", and the skin
disorder, Dermatitis Herpetiformis.
Celiac disease is a genetic disorder that affects about 1 in every
150 Americans. The disease mostly affects people of European descent,
and occurs more rarely in black and Asian populations. Those affected
suffer damage to the villi (shortening and villous flattening) in the
lamina propria and crypt regions of their intestines when they eat
specific food-grain antigens (toxic amino acid sequences) that are
found in wheat, rye, and barley.
Oats have
traditionally been considered to be toxic to celiacs, but recent
scientific studies have shown otherwise. This research is ongoing,
however, and it may be too early to draw solid conclusions.
A study by Finnish researchers, published in 1995, remains the most
persuasive in suggesting that most adult Celiacs can tolerate moderate
amounts of oats in their diets, certainly in the short- term, This was
endorsed by the results of a 5-year follow-up study also in Finland.
However, reservations include the fact that the amount of toxic
protein the prolamin called avenin - in oats is relatively small
compared with the amounts of relevant toxic prolamins present in wheat,
barley and rye - hence the quantity of oats consumed may be critical.
Gluten is a mixture of individual proteins, classified in two
groups, the prolamines and the glutelins. The most troublesome
component of Gluten is the Prolamine, Gliadin. It is Gliadin in wheat
that causes the major problem in celiac disease, and Gliadin antibodies
are most commonly found in the immune complexes, associated with major
systemic disease.
We eat the seeds of the grain plants. The seed has a bran casing, a
starchy endosperm which contains 90 % of the protein, and a small germ
nucleus which is the plant embryo, waiting to grow. Any flour made from
the starchy endosperm contains prolamines and is potentially toxic to
the grain intolerant person.
If we look at the different grains we find that each has its own
prolamine. The following list gives the type of prolamine each grain
contains, and the percentage of protein the prolamine has in
relationship to the entire grain:
Celiac patients may be acutely and severely ill with weight loss,
vomiting and diarrhea or they may have chronic almost trivial symptoms
such as tiredness, lethargy and breathlessness. Usual symptoms would be
somewhere between these extremes. Adults may have a history of
abdominal or intestinal upsets, or they may suddenly develop the
condition at any time. Anemia, abdominal discomfort, mouth ulcers and
weight loss are common features.
To avoid serious complications of the condition, a strict
gluten-free diet is necessary for life. An adherence to a gluten-free
diet can prevent almost all complications caused by the disease. A
gluten-free diet means avoiding all products that contain wheat, rye
and barley, or any of their derivatives. This is a difficult task as
there are many hidden sources of gluten found in the ingredients of
many processed foods. Sometimes vitamin or mineral supplements may be
required to start with. The hospital consultant will know from tests
what the patient needs, and supplements should NOT be taken without
medical supervision.
There are at least four mechanisms involved at the bowel level for gluten intolerance:
Lack of the digestive enzyme, intestinal glutaminase.
Antibody production to the prolamine, or a fragment of it.
Increased permeability of the bowel to macromolecules including the antigenic protein and its fragments.
Increased production and release of mediators such as histamine, seratonin, kinins, prostaglandins, and interleukins.
A nutritional anemia may be a problem. The anemia results from malabsorption of iron, folic acid and/or vitamin B12.
Many foods are naturally gluten-free as they do not contain any
wheat, rye, barley and oats. For example, all fresh meat, fish, cheese,
eggs, milk, fruit and vegetables are gluten-free.
However, once such foods are processed or used as ingredients in
other foods, great care must be taken to ensure that wheat or other
gluten-containing cereals have not been added in the manufacture.
The diseases clearly associated with Cereal grains or Gluten
intolerance are the bowel disorders bearing the names, "Celiac
Disease", "Non-Tropical- Sprue", or "Gluten-Enteropathy", and the skin
disorder, Dermatitis Herpetiformis.
Celiac disease is a genetic disorder that affects about 1 in every
150 Americans. The disease mostly affects people of European descent,
and occurs more rarely in black and Asian populations. Those affected
suffer damage to the villi (shortening and villous flattening) in the
lamina propria and crypt regions of their intestines when they eat
specific food-grain antigens (toxic amino acid sequences) that are
found in wheat, rye, and barley.
Oats have
traditionally been considered to be toxic to celiacs, but recent
scientific studies have shown otherwise. This research is ongoing,
however, and it may be too early to draw solid conclusions.
A study by Finnish researchers, published in 1995, remains the most
persuasive in suggesting that most adult Celiacs can tolerate moderate
amounts of oats in their diets, certainly in the short- term, This was
endorsed by the results of a 5-year follow-up study also in Finland.
However, reservations include the fact that the amount of toxic
protein the prolamin called avenin - in oats is relatively small
compared with the amounts of relevant toxic prolamins present in wheat,
barley and rye - hence the quantity of oats consumed may be critical.
Gluten is a mixture of individual proteins, classified in two
groups, the prolamines and the glutelins. The most troublesome
component of Gluten is the Prolamine, Gliadin. It is Gliadin in wheat
that causes the major problem in celiac disease, and Gliadin antibodies
are most commonly found in the immune complexes, associated with major
systemic disease.
We eat the seeds of the grain plants. The seed has a bran casing, a
starchy endosperm which contains 90 % of the protein, and a small germ
nucleus which is the plant embryo, waiting to grow. Any flour made from
the starchy endosperm contains prolamines and is potentially toxic to
the grain intolerant person.
If we look at the different grains we find that each has its own
prolamine. The following list gives the type of prolamine each grain
contains, and the percentage of protein the prolamine has in
relationship to the entire grain:
- Wheat - Gliadin - 69%
- Rye - Secalinin - 30-50%
- Oats - Avenin - 16%
- Barley - Hordein - 46-52%
- Millet - Panicin - 40%
- Corn - Zien - 55%
- Rice - Orzenin - 5%
- Sorghum - Kafirin - 52%
Celiac patients may be acutely and severely ill with weight loss,
vomiting and diarrhea or they may have chronic almost trivial symptoms
such as tiredness, lethargy and breathlessness. Usual symptoms would be
somewhere between these extremes. Adults may have a history of
abdominal or intestinal upsets, or they may suddenly develop the
condition at any time. Anemia, abdominal discomfort, mouth ulcers and
weight loss are common features.
To avoid serious complications of the condition, a strict
gluten-free diet is necessary for life. An adherence to a gluten-free
diet can prevent almost all complications caused by the disease. A
gluten-free diet means avoiding all products that contain wheat, rye
and barley, or any of their derivatives. This is a difficult task as
there are many hidden sources of gluten found in the ingredients of
many processed foods. Sometimes vitamin or mineral supplements may be
required to start with. The hospital consultant will know from tests
what the patient needs, and supplements should NOT be taken without
medical supervision.
There are at least four mechanisms involved at the bowel level for gluten intolerance:
A nutritional anemia may be a problem. The anemia results from malabsorption of iron, folic acid and/or vitamin B12.
Many foods are naturally gluten-free as they do not contain any
wheat, rye, barley and oats. For example, all fresh meat, fish, cheese,
eggs, milk, fruit and vegetables are gluten-free.
However, once such foods are processed or used as ingredients in
other foods, great care must be taken to ensure that wheat or other
gluten-containing cereals have not been added in the manufacture.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
What Causes Canker Sores
What Causes Canker Sores
Canker sores or known in the medical context as aphthous ulcer. It is sometimes confused with cold sores, but the two are very much different. Cold sores are contagious while cankers sores are not. Canker sore is a painful, open inflammation in the oral cavity that has a white membrane surrounded by a reddish rim. They can be single in number or in clusters in the inside of the lips, cheeks and tongue.
Pointing out the exact culprit of canker sores is a difficult task. Not unless an underlying condition can be readily identified, then you can rule out other causes. But sometimes, stress and anxiety are triggering factors. But the most evident cause is tissue injury/trauma. It can be from contact sports or any accidental biting/ scratching of the oral membranes.
Having sharp teeth may also be a cause of abrasions in the mouth thus causing sore formation. The use of dental braces and dentures can inflict trauma if not properly fitted or checked. Drinking an extremely hot beverage or food may be the source of the sore. Another cause is ingesting acidic foods in an abusive manner such as fruits or alcohol. Food allergies trigger reaction that makes the mouth susceptible to ulcerations.
Poor intake of Vitamin C, iron, folic acid and Vitamin B12 have supported in the formation of canker sores. These nutrients are highly needed in the proper cell repair and formation. Hormonal changes have been notable to canker sore formation, especially during pregnancy and menopause. The abrupt or in the early stage of smoking cessation can trigger chemical changes in the body thus making the person likely to canker sores.
People undergoing intensive treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy weakens the immune system. Immune-compromised patients such as those with cancer and AIDS have common incidences of mouth sores. The body’s defenses are unguarded thus making a person prone to canker sores. Viral and bacterial infections in the mouth can make you a candidate for canker sore formation.
Canker sores are often a result from autoimmune diseases and other syndrome. The following are the disorders that can initiate canker formation:
http://www.Symptoms-Causes-treatment.blogspot.com detect diseases at an early stage symptoms, and find out the causes and treatments best suited.
This is a disorder making the affected person not tolerant to gluten-rich food. Not having the strict adherence to gluten-free diet can precipitate in the formation of sores. Celiac disease has many symptoms, but one of these is the formation of mouth ulcers. This is a non-specific symptom, but it is widely observed in patients with celiac disease.
The exact cause of Crohn’s disease is not quite known. It is an inflammatory bowel disease that comes to affect the mouth up to the anal area of the affected party. Since the mouth is a part of the digestive system, it is quite involved in such disease. As this disease is linked to unfamiliarity of normal body tissues and substances, the body tends to attack oneself thus inflicting inflammation.
Behcet’s syndrome is a condition wherein there is vascular (linked to blood vessels) damage that often affects the mucous membrane and ocular structure. This condition involves inflammation of various areas of the body, specifically areas that are highly vascular such as the eyes and tissues. The mouth is a part of the integumentary system, thus making it susceptible to painful oral sores and ulcerations.
These are the causes of canker sores and we must know them. In order for us to be far from acquiring such condition is that we have to be health conscious and awareness is a must. Take note, the benefit of a healthy life is longer life.
What are Canker Sores?
Canker sores or known in the medical context as aphthous ulcer. It is sometimes confused with cold sores, but the two are very much different. Cold sores are contagious while cankers sores are not. Canker sore is a painful, open inflammation in the oral cavity that has a white membrane surrounded by a reddish rim. They can be single in number or in clusters in the inside of the lips, cheeks and tongue.
Pointing out the exact culprit of canker sores is a difficult task. Not unless an underlying condition can be readily identified, then you can rule out other causes. But sometimes, stress and anxiety are triggering factors. But the most evident cause is tissue injury/trauma. It can be from contact sports or any accidental biting/ scratching of the oral membranes.
Having sharp teeth may also be a cause of abrasions in the mouth thus causing sore formation. The use of dental braces and dentures can inflict trauma if not properly fitted or checked. Drinking an extremely hot beverage or food may be the source of the sore. Another cause is ingesting acidic foods in an abusive manner such as fruits or alcohol. Food allergies trigger reaction that makes the mouth susceptible to ulcerations.
Poor intake of Vitamin C, iron, folic acid and Vitamin B12 have supported in the formation of canker sores. These nutrients are highly needed in the proper cell repair and formation. Hormonal changes have been notable to canker sore formation, especially during pregnancy and menopause. The abrupt or in the early stage of smoking cessation can trigger chemical changes in the body thus making the person likely to canker sores.
People undergoing intensive treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy weakens the immune system. Immune-compromised patients such as those with cancer and AIDS have common incidences of mouth sores. The body’s defenses are unguarded thus making a person prone to canker sores. Viral and bacterial infections in the mouth can make you a candidate for canker sore formation.
Canker sores are often a result from autoimmune diseases and other syndrome. The following are the disorders that can initiate canker formation:
http://www.Symptoms-Causes-treatment.blogspot.com detect diseases at an early stage symptoms, and find out the causes and treatments best suited.
Celiac Disease
This is a disorder making the affected person not tolerant to gluten-rich food. Not having the strict adherence to gluten-free diet can precipitate in the formation of sores. Celiac disease has many symptoms, but one of these is the formation of mouth ulcers. This is a non-specific symptom, but it is widely observed in patients with celiac disease.
Crohn’s Disease
The exact cause of Crohn’s disease is not quite known. It is an inflammatory bowel disease that comes to affect the mouth up to the anal area of the affected party. Since the mouth is a part of the digestive system, it is quite involved in such disease. As this disease is linked to unfamiliarity of normal body tissues and substances, the body tends to attack oneself thus inflicting inflammation.
Behcet’s Syndrome
Behcet’s syndrome is a condition wherein there is vascular (linked to blood vessels) damage that often affects the mucous membrane and ocular structure. This condition involves inflammation of various areas of the body, specifically areas that are highly vascular such as the eyes and tissues. The mouth is a part of the integumentary system, thus making it susceptible to painful oral sores and ulcerations.
These are the causes of canker sores and we must know them. In order for us to be far from acquiring such condition is that we have to be health conscious and awareness is a must. Take note, the benefit of a healthy life is longer life.
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