Isis Valverde opens up about the consequences of being diagnosed with celiac disease

Isis Valverde published a video on her Instagram this Friday (22) commenting on your celiac disease diagnosis . The actress recalled the importance of investigating symptoms that may indicate the disorder.

The protagonist of the film “Ângela Diniz” commented that until the age of 19 received several diagnoses , such as depression, low iron absorption, anorexia, among others. Who defined your illness correctly was his dermatologist at the time.

“It’s happened that I didn’t go to the set because I felt really sick, that I went to the hospital and ended up being admitted,” Valverde reported in her video. Her symptoms were hair loss, brittle nails and dry skin.

In addition to the difficulty of finding out what her symptoms meant, the actress said that at the time she had difficulty finding products that did not contain gluten. Therefore, she highlighted the importance of there being establishments, such as bakeries, that meet the needs of those with food allergies.

What is celiac disease?

The disorder is an immune system reaction activated by the ingestion of gluten, present in foods containing grains such as wheat, barley and rye. The most common symptoms are: diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, anemia, bloating, nausea, among others, according to the American hospital Mayo Clinic.

It is not known for certain what the causes of the disease are. There are hypotheses that consider genetics, gastrointestinal and bacterial infections, but there is still no substantial evidence. When left untreated, the disease can damage the walls of the small intestine and prevent the absorption of nutrients.

Other complications, according to the Mayo Clinic, can be malnutrition, bone weakening, infertility and miscarriage, lactose intolerance, cancer and nervous system conditions.