A non-profit organisation · founded in May 2006
1 in 100 Indians are estimated to have celiac disease. More than 90% remain undiagnosed.
The Celiac Society of India, the first of its kind, is a non-profit organisation with a mission to create awareness of the early diagnosis and management of celiac disease.
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- Indians are estimated to have celiac disease
- 1 in 100Indians are estimated to have celiac disease
- of people with celiac disease remain undiagnosed
- >90%of people with celiac disease remain undiagnosed
- average time from symptoms to diagnosis
- 12–15 yrsaverage time from symptoms to diagnosis
- diseases associated with wheat sensitivity
- 300+diseases associated with wheat sensitivity
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Clear answers about celiac disease
What is celiac disease?
A lifelong autoimmune reaction to gluten that damages the small intestine.
Read moreSymptoms
Only half of patients have diarrhoea. Fatigue, anaemia and ulcers are common too.
Read moreTesting & diagnosis
tTG-IgA blood tests, biopsy — and why you shouldn’t go gluten-free first.
Read moreWheat-related disorders
Celiac disease, NCWS, wheat allergy, DH and adverse reactions to wheat.
Read moreLiving gluten-free
Hidden gluten in Indian food, label red flags and eating the rainbow.
Read moreGluten myths
Does rice have gluten? Is gluten-free healthier? 17 myths, busted.
Read moreCeliac Disease
Symptoms of Celiac Disease
Symptoms vary with age, the severity of bowel damage and how much nutrient absorption has been affected.
Typical symptoms
- Diarrhoea
- Gastrointestinal disturbances (abdominal bloating, flatulence, abdominal pain, constipation, nausea, vomiting)
- Growth problems (stunting)
- Anaemia
Not everyone exhibits these. In fact, only 50 per cent of the cases may suffer from diarrhoea.
Other symptoms
- Weight loss
- Lethargy
- Tiredness
- Bone problems (osteoporosis and cramps)
- Skin problems (dermatitis herpetiformis)
- Infertility
- Mouth ulcers
- Numbness
- Behavioural problems (depression, anxiety, irritability and poor school performance)
- people with wheat sensitivity have no gut symptoms
- 8 in 9people with wheat sensitivity have no gut symptoms
- close family members may also have celiac disease
- 1 in 10close family members may also have celiac disease
- of diagnosed patients still report symptoms on a gluten-free diet
- 50%of diagnosed patients still report symptoms on a gluten-free diet
- higher risk of coronary artery and small-bowel cancers
- 2–4×higher risk of coronary artery and small-bowel cancers
- increase in the prevalence of celiac disease since 1974
- 5×increase in the prevalence of celiac disease since 1974
Please consult a qualified doctor before making changes to your diet or treatment.
Ms. Ishi Khosla
Founder & President
Our mission
“No one who has wheat sensitivity remains undiagnosed or untreated.”
Founded in May 2006 by senior clinical nutritionist Ishi Khosla, under the patronage of the late Prof. M. K. Bhan of AIIMS, the Celiac Society of India brings together eminent experts from medicine, nutrition, education and the food industry.
The people behind the movement
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Ms. Gayatri Chatrath
Ms. Anju Khosla
Dr. Chandrakant S Pandav
Dr. Ambrish Mittal
Dr. (Col.) S. Pant
Ajit K Motwani
Dr. Amrita Panda
Dr. Sanjay Sikka
Dr. Arjun Dang
Dr. Peeyush Jain
Dr. Anupam Sibal
Dr. Ashwini Setya
Dr. Navin Dang
Dr. Sarath Gopalan
Dr. Avinash Mital
Dr. Anupa Siddhu
Beat Celiac Campaign
A four-point plan for a gluten-aware India
- 01
Awareness
Educating the public, doctors, restaurants and food makers — and marking 4 December as India Celiac Day.
- 02
Advocacy
Working with FSSAI, WHO and UNICEF for better gluten labelling and food policy.
- 03
Research
India-focused research on prevalence, early intervention and gluten-free grains we can grow.
- 04
Detection & care
Cheaper community testing, family support groups and financial help for those in need.
Beat Celiac Campaign
India Celiac Day
Mark 4 December as India Celiac Day and 4–10 December as India Celiac Week.
4 Dec
India Celiac Day
4–10
Dec · India Celiac Week
Gluten-free kitchen
Indian favourites, made gluten-free
Kebabs & PattiesChicken Burger Patty
Juicy, herby chicken patties bound with egg instead of breadcrumbs — serve in a gluten-free bun or as a lettuce wrap.
RotisDal Fibre Roti
A soft, high-fibre gluten-free roti made with rice flour and moong chilka dal, spiced with ajwain and cumin.
Kebabs & PattiesChicken Kebabs
Fragrant, spice-packed chicken kebabs bound with potato — the mix doubles as freezer-friendly koftas.
Breads & BakesGluten-free Burger Bun
Soft, golden gluten-free burger buns made with a blend of potato, tapioca and corn starch.
Learn & watch
Free webinars with leading experts
Wheat-Related Disorders & the Heart
JMitra Scientific Seminar 33 · May 2023 · Dr. Tom O'Bryan
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Wheat-Related Disorders and Autism
JMitra Scientific Seminar 32 · Apr 2023 · Dr. Tom O'Bryan
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Wheat-Related Disorders and Liver Disease
JMitra Scientific Seminar 30 · Mar 2023 · Dr. Tom O'Bryan
(opens YouTube in a new tab)Newsletters
Wheat Views & Grain Matters
Fourteen issues of research, recipes and stories from the community — free to read.
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Speakers from
7 countries
ISWD 2019 · New Delhi
Beyond Celiac & Beyond the Gut
Our International Symposium on Wheat-Related Disorders brought global experts — including Dr. Alessio Fasano, Dr. Tom O’Bryan and Dr. Mark Hyman — to New Delhi, with leaders from FSSAI and NITI Aayog in attendance.
- Attendees
- 950+
- Experts
- 50+
- Patients & kin
- 250+
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