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Celiac Sprue - Celiac Disease
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the disease?
There is no way to prevent celiac disease. Genetic testing may be useful in some cases.
What are the long-term effects of the disease?
The long-term effects of celiac disease include:
What are the risks to others?
Celiac disease is not contagious. It is an inherited disease, but the way it is inherited is not clear. Genetic counseling is useful for those at risk of passing it to their children. The risk for identical twins may be as high as 70%. The risk for other brothers and sisters is 10%. The risk for children of parents with celiac disease is 5-10%.