Diagnosis

Celiac Disease Quiz

Celiac disease is a digestive disease that can affect children and adults alike. Also known as celiac sprue, this disease is the most common genetic disease in Europe and is considered significantly underdiagnosed in the U.S. Learn more about the disease by taking this quiz.

1. People with celiac disease can't eat which kind of food?





2. What circumstance may trigger or be linked to celiac disease?





3. Celiac disease is 1 of 2 forms of sprue (pronounced "SPROO"). The other form is tropical sprue. What causes tropical sprue?






4. People with celiac disease often have which other disease?





5. Which of these is a symptom of celiac disease?





6. How is celiac disease diagnosed?





7. How is celiac disease treated?




8. A person with celiac disease can still eat:





9. Which of these can be a complication of celiac disease?





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Author: Sinovic, Dianna

Online Medical Reviewer: Felson, Sabrina, MD

Online Medical Reviewer: Sather, Rita, RN

Online Medical Reviewer: Wojcik, Stacey, MBA, BSN

Date Last Reviewed: 04/01/2023

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