Digestive problems can occur at nearly any point in the digestive process. Some problems are minor, like occasional heartburn, indigestion, or constipation. However, other problems like ulcers or cancer can be very serious. Medical treatment may also be required if a minor problem occurs persistently. Fortunately, there are also many dietary approaches that can help manage many digestive disorders. One condition that can be managed through diet is celiac disease, a serious autoimmune disease that causes damage to the small intestines when gluten is consumed.

The phrase given refers to Celiac disease which is a serious autoimmune disease which causes damage to our small intestine when gluten is consumed.

Explanation:

Celiac disease: It refers to a digestive disorder which arises due to an abnormal immune reaction to Gluten. The celiac disease is also named as:

Non tropical sprue.
Sprue
Gluten sensitivity enteropathy.

Gluten intolerance of the body refers to body's insensitivity to breakdown or digest gluten. Gluten is mainly a protein food which is found in rice, barley etc. and also in vitamins, lipsticks and some medicines.

Symptoms of Celiac disease:

Joint pain, stiffness
brittlness of bones
fatigue
skin disorders
infertility and miscarriage
pale sores inside mouth
tooth discoloration or loss of enamel.

DIAGNOSIS: It is diagnosed with the help of blood tests.

TREATMENT: The treatment can be mainly be done by permanently remove the gluten from your diet.