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Pediatric Celiac Disease

Key Points About Celiac Disease in Children

  • Celiac disease is a digestive problem that hurts your small intestine. It stops your body from taking in nutrients from food.
  • Celiac disease is genetic. If a family member has celiac disease, your child has a higher likelihood of developing it.
  • Celiac disease can affect all races and genders.
  • Celiac disease can sometimes be hard to diagnose because symptoms aren’t always related to digestive problems.
  • The only treatment for celiac disease is to stop eating gluten. The body heals itself after gluten is removed from the diet.

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Celiac Disease Treatment at Children's National Hospital

The experts in our Celiac Disease Program are dedicated to developing a national model for detecting and treating celiac disease in children. Discover more about the treatments we offer.

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Providers Who Treat Celiac Disease

Departments that Treat Celiac Disease

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Bone Health Program

Orthopaedists at Children's National offer world-renowned expertise and life-changing care, including surgery, for children at high risk for bone fracture.

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Celiac Disease Program

Children's National is helping to improve the way pediatric celiac disease is diagnosed and treated.

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Pediatric Aerodigestive Clinic

Our Aerodigestive Clinic provide specialized care for children with airway problems and feeding disorders.