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• a variation of celiac disease.

coeliac disease

British  

noun

1. a chronic intestinal disorder caused by sensitivity to the protein gliadin contained in the gluten of cereals, characterized by distention of the abdomen and frothy and pale foul-smelling stools

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So it was a relief when Eliza was finally diagnosed with coeliac disease, which affects one in 100 adults and children.

From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026

The NHS says coeliac disease is an auto-immune condition in which a person's immune system attacks their own tissues when they eat gluten.

From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026

Guernsey based nutritional therapist Carol Champion advised people with coeliac disease to eat more foods that were "naturally gluten free" such as potatoes, rice, oats and sweet potatoes, rather than buying too many ultra-processed foods.

From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026

It said it recognised how important choice and availability were for those managing coeliac disease or gluten intolerance and was "regularly reviewing" its ranges across its Guernsey stores.

From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026

She's also referred to AI to find gluten-free restaurants when travelling with a friend who has coeliac disease.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2024