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Celiac disease is believed to be an autoimmune disorder. While genetics appear to play a role in causing it, some people at risk for celiac disease will not develop it until something triggers their immune system, such as a viral infection or severe emotional stress. An Introduction to Celiac Disease and Its Causes.
Celiac disease (gluten-sensitive enteropathy, celiac sprue) results from an immune-mediated inflammatory process that occurs in genetically susceptible individuals following ingestion of wheat, rye, or barley proteins.(1) The inflammation in celiac disease occurs primarily in the mucosa of the small intestine, which leads to villous atrophy.(1) ...