What are the 10 Most Common Autoimmune Diseases?

8. Celiac Disease

Eating a gluten-free diet might be a trendy fad, but people with Celiac disease have to avoid this protein found predominantly in wheat,rye, barley, and triticale. When people with Celiac disease ingest gluten, their bodies attack the small intestine. Like other autoimmune diseases, the condition can be hard to diagnose. According to the Celiac Disease Foundation, an estimated 2.5 million Americans do not even know they have the autoimmune disease. Symptoms include anemia, abdominal pain, and other digestive issues. If untreated, people with Celiac disease have a higher chance of developing multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, infertility, and neurological problems.