Celiac Basics

“Celiac” comes from a Greek word that roughly means “relating to the abdomen.”  As we later have learned, the ancient Greeks were pretty insightful about where celiac disease develops.

How it’s pronounced: SEE-lee-ack

What is celiac disease?  read more...
Who has celiac disease?  read more...
What symptoms indicate celiac disease?  read more...
How is celiac disease diagnosed?  read more...
How is celiac disease treated?  read more...
What happens after celiac disease is diagnosed and treated?  read more...
What are the costs associated with celiac disease?  read more...

The Celiac Sprue Association (CSA), a 501(c )(3) non-profit organization, has provided support, education, research and outreach to celiacs and their families since 1978.  Expanding on CSA’s traditions, AACSA Foundation has adopted as its mission “funding celiac goals, improving celiac lives.”