Question

Celiac disease is an autoimmune reaction to a component of wheat gluten. A. Given what you know about immune reactions and inflammation, what happens to the lining of the small intestine in this disease? B. Would this affect the digestive process significantly? Explain. C. Would this affect nutrient absorption significantly? Explain. D. If the patient faithfully adheres to a gluten free diet, what happens to their symptoms and why?

Answer 1

Ans for A) 1)IMMUNE REACTION AND INFLAMMATION:

  The inflammatory response occurs when tissues are injured by bacteria,trauma,toxins,heat,or any other cause.The damaged cells release chemicals including histamine,bradykinn,and prostaglandins.These chemicals cause blood vessels to leak fluid into the tissues,causing swelling.

The immune response is how your body recognizes and defends itself against bacteria,viruses,and substances that appear foreign and harmful.

2) causes of lining of the small intestine:

Your small intestine is lined with tiny,finger-shaped tissues called villi.The villi create a large surface that absorbs vitamins,sugars,and other nutrients as food passes through the small intestine.When a reason who has celiac disease eats gluten,the villi flatten out and the intestinal lining becomes damaged.This decreases the area that can absorb nutrients.

  

   B) SIGNIFICANCE OF AFFECTING DIGESTIVE SYSTEM:

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley,and rye.In some people who are exposed to gluten in their diet,an enzyme called tissue transglutaminase changes the gluten into the chemical that causes an immune response,leading to inflammation of the lining of the small intestine...

C) AFFECTING NUTRIENT ABSORPTION:

# Iron, calcium,and vitamin D are the common most deficiencies,but some present with

Deficienciesi in B12,copper ,folate,magnesium,niacin,riboflavin,and zinc.

#Nutrient deficiencies that were caused by damage from celiac disease will naturally resolve as your intestine heals.

# Many gluten free dieters choose food that aren't fortified with vitamins and minerals like their gluten-containing counterparts.Thus general multivitamin to prevent against nutritional deficiencies. D) Symptoms of patient adhering gluten free diet:

# Nausea and vomitting

# diarrhea

# irritation of the mouth and throat

   # hives and rash

   # nasal congestion

# eye irritation

# difficulty breathing