Celiac meaning in Urdu: celiac disease (سیلیک بیماری) is a lifelong condition in which eating gluten, a protein in wheat (gandum), barley (jau) and rye, makes the immune system damage the lining of the small intestine. In simple Urdu it is often described as gandum se allergy or gluten na hazam hona, although medically it is an autoimmune disease, not a simple allergy. It causes diarrhoea, weight loss, anaemia and poor growth, and it is treated with a strict gluten-free diet.
Key points
- Celiac disease = immune reaction to gluten (wheat, barley, rye).
- Symptoms range from diarrhoea and bloating to unexplained anaemia and short height.
- Diagnosis: tTG-IgA blood test while still eating wheat, then duodenal biopsy by endoscopy.
- Treatment: lifelong strict gluten-free diet; rice, makki and besan are safe alternatives.
Table of Contents
- Celiac Meaning and Related Terms
- What Is Gluten?
- Symptoms in Children and Adults
- How Celiac Disease Is Diagnosed
- Gluten-Free Pakistani Diet
- Celiac vs Wheat Allergy vs Gluten Sensitivity
- Complications if Untreated
- Frequently Asked Questions
Celiac Meaning and Related Terms
| English | Urdu / Roman Urdu |
|---|---|
| Celiac disease | سیلیک بیماری / gluten ki bimari |
| Gluten | گلوٹن (gandum ka protein) |
| Small intestine | چھوٹی آنت (chhoti aant) |
| Gluten-free diet | گلوٹن فری غذا |
| Malabsorption | غذا جذب نہ ہونا |
What Is Gluten?
Gluten is the protein that gives dough its stretch. It is found in wheat (atta, maida, suji, daliya), barley, rye and in many processed foods such as biscuits, cakes, noodles, soy sauce and some sauces and spice mixes. In people with celiac disease, gluten triggers inflammation that flattens the tiny finger-like villi of the small intestine, so food is not absorbed properly.
Symptoms in Children and Adults
| Children | Adults |
|---|---|
| Chronic diarrhoea, bulky foul-smelling stools | Diarrhoea or constipation, bloating, gas |
| Poor weight gain, short height, delayed puberty | Unexplained iron-deficiency anaemia |
| Swollen belly, irritability | Fatigue, weight loss, low vitamin D, bone thinning |
| Anaemia, dental enamel problems | Mouth ulcers, itchy blistering rash, infertility, raised liver enzymes |
Many adults have mild or non-digestive symptoms, so celiac disease is often missed. It is more common in people with type 1 diabetes, thyroid disease, Down syndrome and in relatives of patients.
How Celiac Disease Is Diagnosed
- Blood test: tissue transglutaminase IgA (tTG-IgA) with total IgA, done while you are still eating wheat.
- Upper endoscopy with duodenal biopsies to confirm villous damage; see what an endoscopic biopsy reveals.
- Blood count, iron, vitamin D and B12 to check deficiencies.
Do not start a gluten-free diet before testing; it can make tests falsely negative.
Gluten-Free Pakistani Diet
| Safe (naturally gluten-free) | Avoid (contain gluten) |
|---|---|
| Rice, rice roti, makki (maize) roti, bajra, jowar | Wheat atta, maida, suji, daliya, naan, paratha |
| Besan (gram flour), all daals and pulses | Barley (jau), rye |
| Potatoes, vegetables, fruits | Biscuits, cakes, bread, rusks, noodles, pasta |
| Meat, fish, eggs, milk, dahi | Breaded or batter-fried foods |
| Oil, ghee, nuts, seeds | Packaged sauces and spice mixes with wheat fillers |
Oats are naturally gluten-free but often contaminated with wheat; use certified gluten-free oats only after discussing with your doctor. Watch for cross-contamination: separate tawa and utensils for gluten-free roti.
Celiac vs Wheat Allergy vs Gluten Sensitivity
- Celiac disease: autoimmune; damages the intestine; lifelong strict avoidance
- Wheat allergy: allergic reaction (rash, swelling, breathing problems) within minutes to hours
- Non-celiac gluten sensitivity: symptoms with gluten but no intestinal damage or positive celiac tests
See also food intolerance.
Complications if Untreated
- Anaemia and vitamin deficiencies
- Osteoporosis and fractures
- Poor growth in children
- Infertility and pregnancy complications
- Rarely, intestinal lymphoma
Dr. Omer Hassaan Aftab Ahmad diagnoses celiac disease with blood tests and endoscopic biopsy at G-8 Markaz, Islamabad. See our celiac disease page.
Urdu Mein Khulasa
سیلیک بیماری میں گندم، جو اور رائی میں موجود پروٹین گلوٹن چھوٹی آنت کو نقصان پہنچاتا ہے اور غذا جذب نہیں ہوتی۔ اس کی علامات میں دست، اپھارہ، وزن کم ہونا، خون کی کمی اور بچوں میں قد کم رہنا شامل ہیں۔ خون کا ٹی ٹی جی ٹیسٹ اور اینڈوسکوپی سے بائیوپسی کے ذریعے تشخیص ہوتی ہے۔ علاج ساری زندگی گلوٹن فری غذا ہے، یعنی گندم کی روٹی کی جگہ چاول، مکئی، باجرہ اور بیسن استعمال کریں۔
Frequently Asked Questions
What is celiac disease in Urdu?
Celiac disease (سیلیک بیماری) is a condition in which gluten, the protein in wheat, damages the small intestine.
What is gluten?
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye, and in many foods made from them.
Can celiac disease be cured?
There is no cure, but a strict gluten-free diet heals the intestine and controls symptoms for life.
Can I eat rice and makki roti with celiac disease?
Yes. Rice, maize (makki), bajra, jowar and besan are naturally gluten-free.
Should I stop wheat before testing?
No. Keep eating wheat until the blood test and biopsy are done; stopping early can make the tests falsely normal.
Conclusion
Celiac disease is common, often hidden and very treatable once diagnosed. If you or your child has chronic diarrhoea, anaemia or poor growth, ask about celiac testing. Consult Dr. Omer Hassaan Aftab Ahmad in Islamabad on 0336 5993116.
