Coeliac disease (pronounced see-liac) is not an allergy or simple food intolerance. In fact it's an autoimmune disease, where the body's immune system attacks its own tissues.
In people with coeliac disease this immune reaction is triggered by gluten, a collective name for a type of protein found in the cereals wheat, rye and barley. A few people are also sensitive to oats.
Highlights
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The symptoms of coeliac disease vary from person to person and can range from very mild to severe. Read about the symptoms and what you should do if you suspect you have coeliac disease. -
Find out about the next steps once you have discussed your symptoms with your GP. -
There can be a lot of confusion about coeliac disease. We answer the most common questions here. -
Once you, or your child, have been diagnosed with coeliac disease, you can start to find out about the gluten-free diet.
CASE STUDIESTell us your story
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Estelle Rubio Maslen is a singer/songwriter described by HELLO! Magazine as an 'innovator on the music scene'. She lives with husband Scott Maslen (Eastender’s Jack Branning) and son Zak. Below she gives a fascinating account of her history with dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) and coeliac disease.
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Gordon Banks, Labour MP for Ochil and South Perthshire, talks on the impact of coeliac diseaseA condition where a person is unable to eat gluten as it makes their body attack itself. since his diagnosis.
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