Chronic intestinal malabsoption disease caused by intolerance to gluten.
Causes
1) Incidence is more in wheat eating population
2) Other grains like barley, oats and rye can also induce celiac disease
3) Increased intestinal permeability induced by enteropathy
4) Milk products are also blamed
Clinical feature
1) Bulky stools
2) Pale colored stools
3) Foul smelling stools
4) Greasy stools
5) Increased faecal fat
6) Weight loss
7) Signs of multiple vitamin and mineral deficiencies
Diagnosis
Blood test – IgA, IgG gliadin antibody levels
Therapeutic consideration
1) Diet – eliminate all sources of gluten like wheat, rye, barley, oats
2) Eliminate dairy products initially
3) Correct underlying nutritional deficiencies
Ayurveda approach
According to ayurveda, this is a predominantly KAPHA disorder with involvement of MEDA DHATU. But if ayurvedic medicines are taken with a diet regime and regular exercises, can cure this problem completely. Therefore ayurvedic medicines are strongly recommended for this problem.
Contact - Dr. Rahul Saraf at rahsaraf@gmail.com, +919422309088 to discuss your health problem or ayurvedic guidance on the same.
Causes
1) Incidence is more in wheat eating population
2) Other grains like barley, oats and rye can also induce celiac disease
3) Increased intestinal permeability induced by enteropathy
4) Milk products are also blamed
Clinical feature
1) Bulky stools
2) Pale colored stools
3) Foul smelling stools
4) Greasy stools
5) Increased faecal fat
6) Weight loss
7) Signs of multiple vitamin and mineral deficiencies
Diagnosis
Blood test – IgA, IgG gliadin antibody levels
Therapeutic consideration
1) Diet – eliminate all sources of gluten like wheat, rye, barley, oats
2) Eliminate dairy products initially
3) Correct underlying nutritional deficiencies
Ayurveda approach
According to ayurveda, this is a predominantly KAPHA disorder with involvement of MEDA DHATU. But if ayurvedic medicines are taken with a diet regime and regular exercises, can cure this problem completely. Therefore ayurvedic medicines are strongly recommended for this problem.
Contact - Dr. Rahul Saraf at rahsaraf@gmail.com, +919422309088 to discuss your health problem or ayurvedic guidance on the same.
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