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Celiac Disease: A Hidden Epidemic
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 614.59399
EAN: 9780060766931
Edition: 1
ISBN: 006076693X
Label: Collins
Manufacturer: Collins
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 352
Publication Date: February 01, 2006
Publisher: Collins
Release Date: February 07, 2006
Studio: Collins
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Editorial Review: Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects nearly one in every hundred people. Unfortunately, 97 percent remain undiagnosed and untreated. They continue to suffer from gastrointestinal complaints, fatigue, headaches, joint pain, anemia, and itchy skin conditions -- to name just a few of the symptoms. These people consult numerous doctors, who prescribe drugs and diets that may alleviate some symptoms, but rarely work for long.
If you are one of these people, the real answer to your medical problems may lie in this book.
Celiac disease is a hereditary condition that damages the lining of the small intestine so that it cannot properly absorb the food that you eat. Without essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrition, the entire body begins to suffer. Because of its autoimmune nature it also sets off reactions that reverberate throughout all the organs of the body. This is a disease that you do not outgrow -- it often returns years later with more significant symptoms.
The true medical impact of celiac disease is just beginning to emerge. This is the first authoritative guide on how the condition is properly diagnosed, treated, and managed. It examines the latest research into its many manifestations, with chapters devoted to each complication and to related diseases. These include infertility, other autoimmune conditions (for example, type 1 diabetes and thyroid disease), peripheral neuropathy, liver disease, and even cancer. It also devotes an entire section to coping with the psychological aspects of a chronic illness and the gluten-free diet.
This "inside-out" examination and explanation of the disease is a must-read for both patients and the medical community.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Very Well Presented
This is the third celiac book I have read since diagnosis and the best one so far. The authors do an excellent job of explaining what celiac is who gets it, and why it is difficult to get diagnosed. The information is presented clearly, in well-defined categories, and without resorting to jargon.
Symptoms are described in great detail, with other possible diagnoses given for each. Unlike other books which essentially tried to pin every symptom known to man to gluten, this book offers ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent resource for learning more about Celiac Disease
This book contains all you need to know about celiac disease. Dr. Peter Green's book is a great resource for those who want to learn more about the disease's symptoms, testing, diagnosis, and disease management. It also describes other diseases associated with CD. Although written by a doctor, the book is written in layman's terms. If you suspect you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant, this is a valuable read.
Rating:  - Good all rounder on CD
This book is excellent if you want to understand your condition although I would prefer if it went into some more detail... it generallly touches upon all the key subjects a coeliac might want to address but again you might end up wanting to hear more.
I have tremendous respect for Peter Green, perhaps one day we could see an expanded version of this book.
Rating: - The Best Book on This Subject
Get this book first if you think you might be having a problem with gluten. I haven't read any other book that is better than this one. Easy to read, and gives all the information you are going to need to get diagnosed correctly, as many doctors don't understand how to diagnose celiac or gluten sensitivity. You can take this book with you to the doctor and avoid arguments- Dr. Green is a top doctor in his field at Columbia University Medical Center, so your doctor should give weight to what he says. ... Read More
Rating: - Truly a Great Book!!!
Anyone diagnosed with Celiac Disease must read this book. It is informative, enlightening, and clearly explains why symptoms are not properly addressed and why the autoimmune disease goes undiagnosed for years. Early diagnosis is critially important for the prevention of serious complications. The information gleaned from this book empowers you with knowledge that is priceless! Truly, a great book!
Thank you Dr. Green and Rory Jones for your dilligent efforts at improving the quality of ... Read More
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