# Celiac Disease --- **Celiac disease** is an [[autoimmune disorder]] where the body responds to gluten or gluten products. Uncommon- less than 1% Puts your body at risk for other malabsorption condition, such as [[vitamin B|folate]] deficiency anemia ## Risk Factors ## Signs & Symptoms • Diarrhea • Steatorrhea • Abdominal pain • Abdominal distention • Flatulence • Weight loss ## Diagnostic Tests ' Blood test to look for Serum [[antibodies|IgA]] to detect antibodies in response to gluten ' Not always, but they can do an [[endoscopy|upper endoscopy]] and do a Endoscopic biopsy ## Treatement ## Nursing Considerations Nursing Management ' Chronic, non-curable ' Patient education/ dietician consult ' Gluten-free diet for life ___