Approach Celiac Disease With Comfort and Confidence
"Gluten-free" has become a pretty common marketing buzzword over the past decade, but if you have celiac disease, avoiding gluten isn't just a dietary fad, it's your new way of life. The digestive care experts at AdventHealth Tampa are here to provide a plan to help you face your wheat allergy with renewed confidence, adapt to your new gluten-free lifestyle, and reclaim your life.
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Helping You Find the Power To Live a Life of Complete Wellness
- The Right Diagnosis Leads to Better Care
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You know your stomach, what makes it roil and what makes it rumble. If you find that eating is causing more discomfort than pleasure, it may be time to meet with our Tampa hospital digestive health team — physicians, dietitians, nutritionists, and more, all committed to helping you find peace and relief from your discomfort.
Since symptoms of celiac disease are experienced differently from person to person — and in some cases, not at all — it’s important to uncover the specifics of your condition and how it's affecting you. At AdventHealth Tampa your care team will help make sure your diagnosis is thorough and accurate, with celiac disease tests that may include blood work or endoscopic biopsies of the small intestine. Through everything we do, our goal will be to minimize or eliminate your unpleasant symptoms so that you can continue to enjoy all the pleasures inherent in a great meal.
- Understanding Celiac Disease
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You could be living with celiac disease for years and not even know it. As an inherited condition, it is often triggered by things like infection, physical injury, or unusual amounts of stress. If symptoms of celiac disease begin to show up in your life, we’re here to help. Your care team will build a plan to help you adapt to a gluten-free diet and overcome the uncomfortable and even painful symptoms, which can include:
- Abdominal Pain
- Anemia
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Excessive Gas
- Fatigue
- Joint and Bone Pain
- Leg Numbness
- Weight Loss
Your celiac disease diagnosis doesn’t have to make life less enjoyable. We provide the expert care and support to help you regain control — and face each day with comfort and joy you deserve.
- Expert Treatment Dedicated to Your Well-Being
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You may not be ready to give up bread. Or pizza. Or any one of the glutenous foods you love. Making dietary adjustments is one of the hardest lifestyle changes to make. The good news is, thanks to the "gluten-free" diet boom, there are plenty of wheat-free substitutes available for all your old favorites. The even better news is that we're here, with a team of knowledgeable dietitians and nutritionists, to help you adapt to your new diet and lifestyle. We’ll also address issues like vitamin and mineral deficiencies that can come along with celiac disease, so you can make sure your body is absorbing the nutrients it needs to stay strong. And there's one more piece of good news: after beginning your new gluten-free diet, you’ll typically start feeling better within a few weeks.
What is Celiac Disease?
Hala Al-Jiboury, MD, a board-certified gastroenterologist at AdventHealth Tampa, explains the possible signs and symptoms of Celiac Disease.
Digestive Care You Can Count On
You’ve got this, because you’ve got us. Our digestive health specialists are here to provide the care and support you need to feel whole again.