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Coeliac disease: quality of life in sick children and disease influence on parents

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Celiac disease is an inflammatory disease of the small intestine caused by a genetic sensitivity to gluten. Along with somatic clinical manifestations, emotional difficulties are also common and are followed by significant reduce in quality of life. The basis of treatment is a lifelong gluten-free diet. Adherence to the diet regime results in the withdrawal of clinical signs and symptoms of the disease and improves the quality of life of ill children. In the treatment of children suffering from celiac disease the parents have an important role, so it is necessary to provide a support to the entire family.

Source: University of Zagreb University Computing Centre (SRCE)

Authors: Rajna Knez, Klementina Ružić, Milan Nikšić, Mladen Peršić

Institution: Klinički Bolnički Centar Rijeka

Language: English

Topic: Celiac Disease Research and Management

Subfield: Gastroenterology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1885462175

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Cites: 9

Cited by: 1

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