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Celiac disease

In people with celiac disease, even the smallest amounts of gluten can cause inflammation in the small intestine. Typical symptoms include digestive problems and exhaustion, and sometimes a skin rash. Avoiding gluten nearly always makes the inflammation go away completely and the symptoms get better.

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