Celiac Facts for Patients

Enzyme that breaks down the milk sugar lactose into its components glucose and galactose.

Also known as colon, is the last part of the gastrointestinal tract. Its function is to absorbed water and to store remaining waste material as feces.

Is defined by the World Health Organization as a birth weight of a infant of 2,499 g or less, regardless of gestational age.

A lymphoma is a type of cancer of the immune system and white blood cells. If it develops in the small intestine, it is called intestinal lymphoma. It is a rare complication of celiac disease. The prognosis depends on many factors, such as the stage, the progression, response to treatment and overall health status of the patient.