Coeliac disease Coeliac disease Coeliac disease or celiac disease is a long-term autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the small intestine. Classic symptoms include gastrointestinal problems such as chronic diarrhoea, abdominal distention, malabsorption, loss of appetite and among children failure to grow normally. This often begins between six months and two years of age. Non-classic symptoms are more common, especially in people older than two years. There may be mild or absent gastrointestinal symptoms, a wide number of symptoms involving any part of the body or no obvious symptoms. Coeliac disease was first described in childhood; however, it may develop at any age.
Crohn's and Colitis Canada brochures, in-person and online events, chapter meetings, programs, and their website, www.crohnsandcolitis.ca. Crohn's and Colitis Canada hosts many fundraising events throughout the year, including the Gutsy Walk held in June in over 60 communities across Canada, as well as other national and local events. Volunteers are involved in all events, and there are many events taking place throughout the year in communities large and small. http://crohnsandcolitis.ca/Living-with-Crohn-s-Colitis/Diagnostic-recent https://www.charityintelligence.ca/charity-details/259-crohn-s-and-colitis-canada Crohn's and Colitis Canada Crohn's and Colitis Canada is a Canadian national volunteer-based charity dedicated to finding cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and to improving the lives of children and adults