Conveniently test for and manage celiac disease from home

Celiac disease treatment

The most effective way to manage celiac disease is to eliminate gluten from your diet permanently. This allows your small intestine to heal and absorb nutrients properly.

Maintaining a strict gluten-free diet can be challenging, but many gluten-free alternatives are available. Our doctors can guide you in reading nutrition labels and on which foods to avoid with celiac disease, like wheat, spelt, rye, barley, and more.

What is celiac disease?

Celiac disease results from an abnormal immune response to gluten, a protein in grains like wheat, rye, and barley. Untreated celiac disease can damage your intestinal lining, preventing proper nutrient absorption and leading to various health issues. 

Symptoms include:

• Constipation

• Diarrhea

• Fatigue

• Weight loss

• Abdominal pain and discomfort 

• Tingling or numbness in your legs

• Painful, itchy rashes

• Joint or muscle pain

• Early osteoporosis or fractures

If you experience these symptoms after eating certain foods and think you might have celiac disease, please make an appointment with us to discuss your concerns. Our doctors can review your symptoms and, if appropriate, may order you an at-home celiac testing kit, place a lab order for blood tests and/or refer you to a specialist for further evaluation.

Celiac is a hereditary disease. It's worth noting that celiac disease can manifest later in life due to factors like surgery, chronic stress, physical injury, or pregnancy.

Consult one of our doctors if you have persistent symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal pain, or unexplained weight loss. Additionally, seek advice if your child exhibits pale complexion, irritability, or stunted growth.

Remember not to alter your diet before getting tested for celiac disease, as this can affect the accuracy of the results.