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Metas de Enfermería

Metas de Enfermería

ABRIL 2003 N° 54 Volumen 6

The celiac child

Section: Hands on

How to quote

Rodríguez B, Prietto I, Nistal N. El niño celiaco. Metas de Enfermería abr 2003; 6(3): 15-18

Authors

Belén Rodríguez San Adrián, Inmaculada Prieto Solves, Nuria Nistal Martínez

Position

Diplomadas en Enfermería.

Contact address

C/Rey Abdullah, 6. Piso 5º, Izda. 15004 A Coruña.

Contact email: puyi77@yahoo.es

Abstract

Celiac disease is a permanent intolerance to gluten that forces those patients suffering from the condition to be on a strict gluten free diet for their entire life. Celiac disease becomes apparent or evident mainly through digestive signs, although atypical symptoms may also appear. The psychological aspect of the disease must also be taken into account in order to prevent complications in as much as possible.

Keywords:

Gluten; chronic disease; diet; ignorance; childhood; gastroentologynutritias and diet

Versión en Español

Título:

El niño celiaco