Celiac disease is a permanent intolerance to gluten in wheat, barley, rye and oats probably occurs in genetically predisposed individuals and is characterized by an inflammatory reaction, immune based on the mucosa of the small intestine that hinders absorption of macro and micronutrients.The estimated prevalence in Europeans and their descendants is 1%, being more frequent in women with a 2:1 ratio. However, a significant percentage of patients (75%), denounces the Federation Spain Celiac Associations (FACE) are undiagnosed due largely to the fact that for years has been linked exclusively with its classic form clinical presentation. But the recognition of atypical forms of manifestation, and asymptomatic oligo combined with the highest and best use of available laboratory tests, has allowed to reveal the existence of different types: symptomatic, subclinical, latent and potential.
The most common symptoms are weight loss, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, loss of muscle mass, growth retardation, personality changes (irritability, apathy, withdrawal, sadness), abdominal pain, bloating, iron deficiency anemia resistant to treatment. However, both in children and in adults, symptoms may be atypical or absent, making diagnosis difficult.
The diagnosis is made through a careful clinical examination and blood tests, including serological markers of celiac disease , but for the accurate diagnosis of celiac disease is essential to perform an intestinal biopsy.
Gluten-Free Diet
The only treatment is to follow a strict gluten-free diet throughout life which, as Faust acknowledges Banares, is hard at first. Fausto has since diagnosed 12 years ago but it took several celiac disease was diagnosed because its symptoms are mistaken for gastroenteritis.
One of the complications of celiac patients and their families, is the fact of purchase. Although things have changed a lot, says Faust, and is now easier to find gluten free products secured through the efforts of food chains.
In addition, FACE, guarantee the products with their brand of Guarantee "Controlled by FACE" (a green octagon) that is created for companies that produce food products suitable for celiacs (gluten-free diets) and consumers want to ensure compliance with a Practice self-control and ensure product quality through certification.
