Celiac disease is an autoimmune and inflammatory disorder that causes a reaction to
gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.
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The small intestine is the main site of injury, but celiac disease is a multisystem
disorder, and comorbidities or other autoimmune disorders may develop if it is not
treated with a strict gluten-free diet. Celiac disease can present with a wide variety
of symptoms including diarrhea, weight loss, failure to thrive, migraines, iron deficiency
anemia, osteoporosis, and infertility.
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Long-term consequences of untreated celiac disease include an increased risk for
cancers of the mouth, pharynx, or esophagus and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
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It is estimated that celiac disease affects approximately 1% of the population; however,
with increased screening and awareness, the incidence in the United States is increasing.
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Biography
G. Rubal-Peace is the pharmacy program coordinator, Banner University Medical Center South, Tucson, AZ, and a clinical assistant professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, University of Arizona, Tucson.
Biography
C. Sepp is the Banner Family Pharmacy senior manager, Banner University Medical Center South, Tucson, AZ.
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Publication history
Published online: June 05, 2018
Accepted:
March 28,
2018
Received:
September 27,
2017
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AUTHOR CONTRIBUTIONS Both authors contributed equally to the writing of the manuscript.
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- PreviewThere is an error in Figure 1 (p 1366) of the article “Addressing Barriers for Patients with Celiac Disease When Assessing for Gluten in Medications” in the August 2018 issue of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Instead of “dextran or dextrin” the text should read “dextrate or dextrin.” The authors regret this error.
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