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$Unique_ID{BRK01808}
$Pretitle{}
$Title{Celiac Sprue}
$Subject{Celiac Sprue disease diseases diet diets intestine intestines
intestinal disorder disorders cause causes caused intolerance intolerances
gluten cereal cereals grain grains fat fats deficient deficiency deficiencies
vitamin vitamins A D K blind blindness bone bones blood clot clotting inform
information literature Association/United CSA/USA States America Inc
Restaurant Card cards menu choice choices selection selections}
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Copyright (c) 1993 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
A Resource About Celiac Sprue
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A disease that truly needs strict attention to the proper diet is celiac
sprue. This is a chronic intestinal disorder caused by intolerance to gluten,
a substance found in certain cereal grains. Since the lining of the
intestines is affected, fats may not be absorbed in a normal fashion, with the
result that deficiencies in fat soluble vitamins (A, D and K) can occur. And
that can lead to serious complications such as night blindness, weakening
bones, and a decreased ability of the blood to clot. Knowledge about the
condition, including what and what not to eat, is essential to individuals
with this disorder and there is a wealth of information available from the
Celiac Sprue Association/United States of America, Inc. (CSA/USA). Two
publications are of particular interest. One is a pamphlet called "Celiac
Sprue" which provides much information about the disease. The other valuable
publication is their Restaurant Card which helps to make menu choices a bit
easier. You get both free, on request, by sending a stamped self-addressed
envelope to CSA/USA, P.O. Box 31700, Omaha, NE 68131-0700.
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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
problem.