Celiac Disease - Sprue

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Prognosis (Expectations)

Removing all damaging grains ("triggers" to the immune system) from the diet is the most important measure one can take to become healthy. One who follows the diet strictly can expect to lead a long, healthy life (providing permanent damage did not occur before diagnosis).

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