Keywords

autoimmune disease, celiac disease, gluten intolerance, nutritional deficiencies

 

Authors

  1. Gainer, Cheryl L. MSN, RN, CNM

Abstract

Celiac disease affects approximately 1% of the U.S. population, and many cases go undiagnosed until later in life. A wide range of symptoms, illnesses, and disorders may accompany undiagnosed celiac disease. This article reviews screening, diagnosis, and treatment of celiac disease for the NP.