1 On average, it currently takes 13 years to diagnose the condition.
True! Many people are misdiagnosed as having irritable bowel syndrome, because symptoms such as bloating, wind and stomach cramps are similar.
2 The condition can be triggered by stress or a tummy bug.
True! It can occur at any age, with one in 100 people suffering from the illness.
3 Coeliac disease causes the body to attack itself.
True! The body’s immune system reacts to the gluten in your food, making it attack itself.
4 Medications can help treat symptoms.
False! There is no cure or medication at present.Sufferers must follow a strict gluten-free diet.