Celiac Disease Plush - Learning Chronic Illness and Gluten, Intestinal Illness Gift for Friends, Family, Gastroenterologists, Students, Gluten Free Foodies

GIANTmicrobes are unique health and science products designed for education and enjoyment. Our adorable plush representations of microscopic life, cells, molecules, and human organs make learning and discovery more memorable. GIANTmicrobes are thoughtful gifts for students, scientists, educators, healthcare professionals, and anyone with a healthy sense of humor.

Spread awareness, boost confidence, and help adults and children become familiar with infectious diseases, chronic illnesses, food safety, hygiene, anatomy, genetics, blood biology, reproductive health, mental health, and brain science. Our GIANTmicrobes Celiac Disease plush is a soft, cuddly, and memorable gift for loved ones dealing with gastrointestinal illness.

Celiac disease is a type of autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system malfunctions and attacks healthy cells. Ingesting gluten, a protein found in wheat and other grains, triggers an immune response that damages the small intestine. It is estimated that 1% of the human population is affected by celiac disease.

The billions of villi, the fingerlike folds that line the small intestine, diminish in size and lose their ability to absorb nutrients from food particles when celiac disease is present. Each villus has cells with their own microvilli, and the folds and villi make the intestine's surface roughly 200 times the area of the skin's surface.

When the villi malfunction, it can cause anemia, weight loss, and vitamin deficiencies. Symptoms of celiac disease include abdominal pain, bloating, cramps, fatigue, and joint pain. The treatment for celiac disease is a strict gluten-free diet, as people with this condition must avoid foods containing wheat, rye, oats, barley, and certain other grains.

Our GIANTmicrobes Celiac Disease plush features detailed stitching, high-quality materials, and an educational printed card with fascinating facts. This soft, cuddly version of the unhappy intestinal cell is "VILLI happy" to provide a comforting touch and good feeling to those dealing with gastrointestinal illness. It makes a unique gift for friends, family, scientists, doctors, students, GI professionals, and anyone with a healthy sense of humor.

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