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Celiac disease is a chronic (long-term) digestive and immune disorder that damages your small intestine. The damage may prevent your body from absorbing vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients from the food you eat. This can lead to malnutrition and other serious health problems. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/celiacdisease.html; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Coeliac%20disease; Guideline: ACG 2023 coeliac disease guideline, ESPGHAN 2020
Celiac disease is a chronic (long-term) digestive and immune disorder that damages your small intestine. The damage may prevent your body from absorbing vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients from the food you eat. This can lead to malnutrition and other serious health problems.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
Findings that point to it: diarrhoea.
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See a qualified clinician to confirm or rule this out, sooner if symptoms worsen.
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Tests used to confirm: duodenal biopsy on a gluten-containing diet.
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Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.
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ACG 2023 coeliac disease guideline, ESPGHAN 2020
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