Coeliac Disease Blood Profile

Coeliac disease is a condition where your immune system attacks your own tissues when you eat gluten. This damages your gut (small intestine) so you are unable to take in nutrients.

Coeliac disease can cause a range of symptoms, including diarrhoea, abdominal pain and bloating.

Coeliac disease is caused by an adverse reaction to gluten, which is a dietary protein found in 3 types of cereal:

• wheat
• barley
• rye

Gluten is found in any food that contains those cereals, including:

• pasta
• cakes
• breakfast cereals
• most types of bread
• certain types of sauces
• some ready meals

In addition, most beers are made from barley.