<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat is the historical background of celiac disease?  <response>: <reason> In October 1887, Samuel Gee, an English leading authority in pediatrics, completely explained celiac disease, presenting a lecture named celiac affection to medical students; which was published the year later. Gee mentioned that If the patient can be cured at all, it must be by means of diet . He also added that the allowance of farinaceous food must be small. He also found that the gluten-free diet relieved symptoms, which relapsed when gluten was reintroduced. 