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Coeliac disease and gluten intolerance

People with Coeliac disease can't eat foods containing gluten. Find out how it can affect your life and why it’s important to get diagnosed.

Living with coeliac disease

Coeliac disease is a lifelong condition but it can be controlled with a gluten-free diet. Find out more about living with coeliac disease.

Coeliac disease diagnosis

Coeliac disease is a serious medical condition that must be managed for the rest of your life. Find out how coeliac disease is diagnosed.

Complications of coeliac disease

There are a number of medical conditions associated with coeliac disease. Find out about complications of coeliac disease.

Coeliac disease symptoms

Coeliac disease symptoms can vary from many to none at all. Find out about coeliac disease symptoms.

What causes coeliac disease?

It’s not yet known why people develop coeliac disease, but a number of factors are associated with an increased risk of developing this disease. Find out about coeliac disease risk factors.

Just diagnosed with coeliac disease

Coeliac disease also runs in the family and is a lifelong condition. Find out about help available and what to do next.

Coeliac disease treatment

A strict, lifelong gluten-free diet is the only recognised medical treatment for coeliac disease. Find out more about maintaining this diet.

Dermatitis herpetiformis

Dermatitis herpetiformis is an autoimmune condition, generally associated with gluten intolerance and coeliac disease. Find out how it is diagnosed and treated.

Overview of autoimmune diseases

Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system attacks its own body. Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of types such as Coeliac disease and lupus.