About Women's Health: Celiac Disease and Related Issues

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Women's Health Women's Health Topics A-Z Sexual Health Healthy Living From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health Welcome to your About.com Women's Health newsletter. This week we discus celiac disease and the related conditions of iron deficiency anemia and osteoporosis. Have a healthy week! Tracee What Is Celiac Disease? You may have heard of the gluten-free diet and wondered what it was all about. The gluten-free diet is required for your lifetime, as it is the only treatment for celiac disease. Gluten is a protein that occurs in wheat, rye, and barley. Gluten occurs in foods; however, it can also occur in lip balms, medicines, and vitamins, as well as in other common products. If you do not follow the gluten-free diet, you may be putting yourself at risk for osteoporosis, anemia, and cancer. See More About:  digestive diseases  gallbladder disease  skin rashes Diagnosis Of Celiac Disease The most difficult part of diagnosing celiac disease is determining exactly what is causing the symptoms you may experience. This is because the symptoms of celiac disease often mimic those of other conditions. See More About:  digestive diseases  blood tests  intestinal biopsy What Is Anemia? Anemia occurs when you don't have enough circulating red blood cells. If you have had lab work done, you have probably had a complete blood count (CBC). If your doctor says that your hemoglobin or hematocrit (the percentage of red blood cells in your blood) are low, you may have anemia. See More About:  menstruation  pregnancy  menopause Osteoporosis Risk, Prevention, and Treatments Osteoporosis affects more than 25 million Americans -- mostly women past menopause. Approximately 1.2 million bone fractures each year in the US are related to osteoporosis. The National Osteoporsis Foundation says that one in two women and one in eight men over 50 will have an osteoporosis related fracture in their lifetime. See More About:  bone loss  bone density testing  oral contraceptives Women's Health Ads Health Home Health Care Women 'S Health Celiac Disease Doctor Public Health Featured Articles Heart Health for Women Menopause Breast Health and Diseases Sexual Health Issues Women's Reproductive Health Fitness, Weight Loss, Exercise, and Women   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More> This newsletter is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Going to the Gynecologist Menstruation Basics Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms Birth Control Myths Top Causes of Heavy Menstruation Advertisement