Coeliac Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is coeliac disease?
A
A disease in the small intestine where it is responsible for absorbing nutrients
2
Q
What happens to a person suffering from coeliac disease?
A
The lining of their small intestine gets damaged by gluten
3
Q
What can’t sufferers from coeliac disease absorb
A
Gluten
4
Q
Name two symptoms of coeliac disease
A
Diarrhoea and failure of young children to gain weight as normal
