US Medical Term · conditions
Celiac Disease
Enfermedad celíaca
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Celiac Disease |
| Spanish (Español) | Enfermedad celíaca |
| Chinese (中文) | 乳糜瀉 |
| Korean (한국어) | 셀리악병 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Bệnh celiac |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Sakit na Celiac |
| Portuguese (Português) | Doença celíaca |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | โรคซีลิแอค |
| Japanese (日本語) | セリアック病 |
What it means
Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, triggers an immune response that damages the small intestine's lining. Over time this damage impairs nutrient absorption, leading to malnutrition. Symptoms include diarrhea, bloating, gas, abdominal pain, fatigue, weight loss, and anemia. Some people experience skin rash, bone or joint pain, or neurological symptoms. Celiac disease is diagnosed by blood tests and confirmed with a small intestine biopsy. The only effective treatment is a strict lifelong gluten-free diet. Untreated celiac disease increases the risk of serious complications including bone loss, infertility, and certain cancers.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I was diagnosed with celiac disease and need guidance on starting a gluten-free diet.
Me diagnosticaron enfermedad celíaca y necesito orientación para comenzar una dieta sin gluten.
How do I know if I am accidentally consuming gluten and it is affecting my celiac disease?
¿Cómo sé si estoy consumiendo gluten accidentalmente y está afectando mi enfermedad celíaca?
Should I be tested for nutrient deficiencies related to my celiac disease?
¿Debo hacerme pruebas para detectar deficiencias de nutrientes relacionadas con mi enfermedad celíaca?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
K90 Intestinal malabsorptionRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026