Welcome to Coeliac Cymru. In this website you will find information on what Coeliac Disease is, how it is diagnosed and how it is treated.

Coeliac disease affects approximatley 1% of the population, however many people suffering with the disease will be unaware due to low diagnosis rates. This is in part due to the symptoms which are in most cases, not severe and can be attributed to many other illnesses.

The symptoms usually include an upset stomach, abdominal pain and bloating and this is all caused from an adverse reaction to the consumption of gluten. Gluten can be found in:

• Wheat
• Barley
• Rye

Gluten is found in any food that contains those cereals, including:

• Pasta
• Cakes
• Breakfast Cereals
• Most types of bread
• Certain types of Sauces
• Some ready meals

In addition, most beers are made with barley.