There's no cure for coeliac disease, but it can be controlled by following a gluten-free diet for life.

This allows the damaged villi to recover and nutrients can then be absorbed normally again and symptoms disappear.

The risk of someone with coeliac disease developing bowel cancer is believed to be no more than that of someone who doesn't have coeliac disease, provided they stick to a gluten-free diet

Regular tests are recommended to check for osteoporosis, so that appropriate treatment can be given if necessary.

A diet rich in calcium and vitamin D and regular weight-bearing exercise are essential to help prevent osteoporosis from developing.

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