Early Signs and symptoms
What common gastrointestinal symptom often presents first in children with celiac disease?
What is diarrhea ?
What blood test is most commonly used to screen for celiac disease?
What is tissue transglutaminase (tTG) igA?
Celiac disease is triggered by this protein found in wheat, barley. and rye.
what is gluten?
What is the only current treatment for celiac disease ?
What is a strict gluten free diet?
How often should people with celiac disease have follow-up blood work after diagnosis?
What is every 6-12 months initially?
What type of rash may indicate undiagnosed celiac disease?
What is dermatitis herpetiformis?
This genetic test identifies predisposition to celiac disease.
What is HLA -DQ2 or HLA-DQ8?
Celiac is a this type of immune disorder.
What is an autoimmune disease ?
Name a grain that is safe for people with celiac disease.
What is rice or quinoa?
What specialist is typically involved in ongoing care for celiac disease ?
What is a dietitian or gastroenterologist?
This nutrient deficiency often causes fatigue in newly diagnosed patients.
What is Iron deficiency?
This procedure confirm celiac diagnosis via small intestine biopsy.
What is an upper endoscopy?
Name the part of the intestine most affected.
What is the duodenum?
What supplement is often needed shortly after diagnosis?
What is Iron or vitamin D?
Name a potential long-term complication if celiac is unmanaged.
What is intestinal lymphoma or osteoporosis?
Name a non-GI symptom that might occur in adults.
What is osteoporosis or anemia?
What must a patient continue to consume before testing to ensure accuracy?
What is gluten?
What immune cells cause inflammation and damage in celiac disease?
What are T cells?
Why might oats still be a concern even if they are gluten-free?
What is cross-contamination?
What term describes persistent symptoms despite a gluten-free diet?
What is non-responsive celiac disease?
What growth-related symptom is often seen in undiagnosed children?
What is failure to thrive or delayed puberty?
What is the histological finding in the small intestine in celiac disease?
What is villous atrophy?
This enzyme modifies gluten peptides, enhancing the immune response.
What is tissue transglutaminase?
This term refers to accidental gluten exposure causing symptoms.
What is gluten contamination or gluten challenge?
What kind of diet education should be provided to newly diagnosed patients?
What is label reading, cross-contamination prevention, and balanced nutrition advise?