Coeliac Disease
A Gastroenterologist will treat Coeliac disease. It is a permanent, autoimmune disorder that causes an intestinal reaction to the dietary gluten that is found in wheat, barley, rye and oats. In coeliac disease the cells lining the small bowel (intestine) are damaged and inflamed. This interferes with the absorption of nutrients from food and may lead to deficiencies in vitamins (such as folic acid) and minerals (e.g. iron and calcium). Coeliac disease is treated by a life-long gluten free diet.
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Dr Kennedy has been a Northland District Health Board Specialist General Physician since 1991, and has worked in private practice as a Specialist in . . .