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Celiac disease is a disorder that causes problems in the intestines when you eat gluten. It damages the villi, a hair-like projection in the intestines which absorbs vitamins and minerals, hence, nutrients are eliminated. The exact cause of this is unknown and there is a tendency that it runs in the family.

Top Resources on Celiac Disease Causes

• Mayo Clinic: Celiac Disease: Causes
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Celiac Disease - Sprue: Causes
• Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Celiac Disease - Cause
• American Academy of Family Physicians: How Did I Get Celiac Disease?
• WrongDiagnosis: Causes Of Celiac Disease
• KidsHealth (via familydoctor.org): What Is Celiac Disease And What Causes It?
• eMedTV: Causes Of Celiac Disease
• Celiac.org: Cause Of Celiac Disease
• Whole Foods Market: Understanding Celiac Disease

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