What is Susceptibility to Celiac Disease 9?

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What is Susceptibility to Celiac Disease 9?

Susceptibility to Celiac Disease 9: Susceptibility to celiac disease 9 is a term allocated to a genetic defect on a particular chromosome (chromosome 3p21) which makes a patient more susceptible to developing celiac disease. However, it is important to note that having the genetic anomaly does not mean a person will definitely develop celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder characterized by intolerance to gluten by the small intestine. The type and severity of symptoms varies amongst people - some people have severe gastrointestinal symptoms from infancy whereas other have no symptoms other than fatigue or anemia during adulthood.

Susceptibility to Celiac Disease 9: Introduction

Types of Susceptibility to Celiac Disease 9:

Broader types of Susceptibility to Celiac Disease 9:

How serious is Susceptibility to Celiac Disease 9?

Prognosis of Susceptibility to Celiac Disease 9: Delayed diagnosis can have long-term negative effects on children's growth and development. Diagnosed patients who can completely avoid gluten have a good prognosis. This can be difficult as gluten is used in a wide range of foods and ingesting even a small amount can cause symptoms. Strict avoidance of gluten means a normal life expectancy can be expected. However, up to 10% of people may eventually develop gastrointestinal cancers which can affect life expectancy.
Complications of Susceptibility to Celiac Disease 9: see complications of Susceptibility to Celiac Disease 9