what is coeliac
Coeliac disease is a permanent, autoimmune disorder caused by an intolerance to gluten which is found in wheat, barley, rye and oats. Coeliac disease (pronounced see-lee-ak) is a permanent intestinal intolerance to dietary gluten.In coeliac disease the cells lining the small bowel (intestine) are damaged and inflamed.This causes flattening of the tiny, finger like projections, called villi, which line the inside of the bowel.oeliac disease is treated by a life-long gluten free diet. By specifically removing the cause of the disease, this treatment allows all abnormalities, including the lining of the small bowel to recover completely.