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Here is a list of names associated with celiac disease. This list will assist you in your search for additional information on gluten intolerance.
Coeliac Disease
The Celiac Syndrome
The Celiac Condition
The Celiac Affection
Nontropical Sprue
Malabsorption Syndrome
Intestinal Infantilism
Idiopathic Steatorrhea
Gluten Sensitivity
Gluten Senstive Enteropathy
Gluten Intolerance
Gee-Herter's syndrome
Celiacs
Celiac Sprue
Celiac Disease

Some History on Celiac Disease

The first recordings of this disease were recorded by Vincent Ketelaer, a Dutch physician, in 1669. Gluten was not determined to be the problem at this time. What he noticed was a failure to thrive in some children. It was not until Holland's supply of cereal grains were scarce after World War II, that some of these Dutch children that failed to thrive, started to show improvement. They gained weight and strength. The link between celiac disease and diet was made when the supplies of cereal grain returned to normal and those same children began to show signs of deteriorating again.
Who is at Risk?

Celiac Disease was once thought that it affected mainly whites of North Western European ancestery. But recent studies show that it also affects Hispanic, Black and Asian populations
Celiac Disease affects twice as many females as males
People with or who have had an over exposure to wheat
People who are experiencing severe stress or emotional and physical trauma
People recently out of surgery, or recovering from a viral infection

Other reasons why someone may develop celiac disease can be attributed to a variety of factors:
Your environment
Your life sytle
Your physical condition

Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that you will need to be fully aware of for the rest of your life.
You are not alone! There is an ever increasing number of people facing this same situation. That means that more people and organizations are working to develop products, create support groups and look for possible cures for celiac disease.