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For a short time after your treatment starts, you might also need to stop drinking cow's milk and foods made with it. Most of the time, but not always, people can have these foods again after their intestine has healed.

Some foods that are labeled "wheat-free" may still have gluten. Gluten can be in things you may not expect, like medicine and vitamins. Be sure to read food labels. Those with "modified food starch" or "hydrolyzed vegetable protein" may contain gluten.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about celiac disease:	What is celiac disease? Who get it? What causes it? What are the symptoms? What is the usual course of the disease? What other conditions have symptoms similar to celiac disease?
Being diagnosed:	How is celiac disease diagnosed? What happens during a medical history and physical examination?
Getting treatment:	What is the treatment for celiac disease?
Ongoing concerns:	When should I call a doctor? What increases the risk for celiac disease? Can it be prevented? What are the complications?
Living with celiac disease:	What kinds of home treatment are used? What is a gluten-free diet? How can I help my teen follow a gluten-free diet? How do I make an eating plan for celiac disease?

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Last Updated: July 06, 2006

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