Malabsorption
A common hypochromic microcytic anaemia is due to this
What is iron deficiency?
Untreated coeliac disease increases likelihood of developing an enzyme deficiency that presents with bloating, flatulence and abdominal discomfort
What is lactose intolerance?
Correcting deficiencies in iron, vit B12, calcium, etc
What is micronutrient supplementation?
Coeliac symptoms but not autoimmune (Justin Bieber)
What is gluten intolerance?
Oval macrocytes and peripheral neuropathy?
What is Megaloblastic anaemia due to vit B12 deficiency?
Condition associated with coeliac that presents with constipation, weight gain, paraesthesia over palmar surface of lateral 3.5 digits
What is Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism?
Avoiding 4 specific gluten containing foods
What are BROW foods? (Barley, rye, oats, wheat)
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Who is John F Kennedy?
Oval macrocytes, may cause NTDs in foetus
What is megaloblastic anaemia due to folate deficiency?
Condition associated with coeliac that presents with sweet smelling breath, weight loss
What is T1DM?
Coeliac serology blood test repeated at 6 and 12 months post diagnosis, and then after a certain period of time for the rest of one’s life
What is annually?
Saturday Night Live cast member with Crohn’s disease who was diagnosed at age 17
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BMD-T score < -2.5 due to decreased micronutrient
What is Ca2+ deficiency?
Conditions a/w coeliac that presents with spider naevi and pruritus
What is autoimmune hepatitis?
This investigation should be repeated in adults 18-24 months post diagnosis to confirm small bowel recovery
What is small bowel biopsy?
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Who is MrBeast/Jimmy Donaldson?
Primary cause of malabsorption
What is villous atrophy?
Condition a/w coeliac that presents with fever, night sweats, abdominal pain, worsening diarrhoea and malabsorption
What is enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma (EALT)?
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What is Coeliac Australia Awareness Campaign 2023?
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Who is Shinzo Abe?