A dietician is encouraging people to get tested for coeliac disease ahead of its upcoming awareness week.
The condition affects up to 75,000 people in Ireland, but figures suggest that around 63,000 of these cases remain undetected amongst the population. Sarah explained that many people present with mild symptoms of the disease such as bloating or fatigue, leading them to shrug off any discomfort.
However, coeliac disease can heavily impact quality of life if left untreated. Sarah said that it can contribute towards the risk of cancer, osteoporosis and also can lead to miscarriage and stillbirth without proper vigilance.
