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There are no guidelines for preventing celiac disease. Ask your doctor about a screening test for you and your children if celiac disease runs in your family.
References:
American Academy of Family Physicians website. Available at: http://www.aafp.org/. Accessed March 9, 2006.
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Researchwebsite. Available at: http://www.mayo.edu/. Accessed March 9, 2006.
The Merck Manual of Medical Information. 17th ed. Simon and Schuster, Inc.; 2000.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseaseswebsite. Available at: http://www.niddk.nih.gov/. Accessed March 9, 2006.
Last reviewed January 2007 by David L. Horn, MD, FACP
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
