Signs and symptoms
The 4 main complications of celiac
What are Malnutrition, Osteoporosis, Increased risk of certain types of cancer, refractory celiac disease
malnutrition- due to poor absorbtion which can affect overall heakth and development
osteoporosis- due to impaired calcium and vitamin d absorption
cancer- intestinal lymphoma or esopahgeal cancer are increased in celiac pts
refractory- rare condition where symptoms persist even after following GF diet, often requiring immunosuppresent therapy
these foods can be eaten if someone has celiac.
what are soy, corn and rice products, potato flour, fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh meats, fish and poultry, most dairy products, eggs.
The excretion of excess fat in feces, characterized by loose, bulky, foul-smelling, and often oily or floating stools
Steatorrhea
The organ damaged by the immune system when gluten is ingested
What is the small intestine
Villi in the small intestine are blunted/damaged resulting in decreased absorption and malnutrition.
The following would be assessed in a celiac patient
What is distended abdomen, wasted buttocks, very thin arms and legs, malnourished look despite eating.
These are the general symptoms of celiac disease
Diarrhea, steatorrhea, constipation, failure to thrive, weight loss, abdominal distention, poor muscle tone, anemia, nutrient deficiencies
someone with celiac eats gluten. what happens?
What is intense diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, bloating, and gas.
These are some foods a patient with celiac should avoid
What are bread, pasta, cereals, beer, oats, malts, and baked goods
Diagnostic tests related to celiac disease
What is Tissue transglutaminase IgA, endomysial antibody, small bowel biopsy, and genetic testing.
The definition of Celiac disease
What is the immune-mediated disorder where consuming gluten triggers an immune reaction that damages the small intestine's lining
This is the leaking of stool in those older than 4 years old as a result of weakened muscles from constipation.
What is Encopresis?
The genetic testing associated with celiac disease
Testing for the HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8 genes
Someone in this group might have celiac
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