Coeliac Disease
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- Created on: 14-06-16 15:32
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- Coeliac Disease
- Symptoms
- diarrhea or constipation
- vomiting or nausea
- bloating
- flatulence
- pains in abdomen
- sudden or unexplained weighloss
- fatigue
- mouth ulcers
- swelling or numbness in hands and feet
- reflux
- fatty stools
- Causes
- abnormal reaction of immune system to the protein gluten
- AUTO-IMMUNE
- immune system mistakes gluten as a threat and antibodies cause the surface of the intestine to become inflamed
- the villi flattens and this reduces their ability to digest nutrients from food
- immune system mistakes gluten as a threat and antibodies cause the surface of the intestine to become inflamed
- GENETIC
- runs in families
- ENVIRONMENTAL
- infection in digestive system in childhood
- HEALTH CONDITIONS
- type 1 diabetes
- neurological disorders, e.g. epilepsy
- Diagnosis
- BLOOD TEST
- take blood sample and test for antibodies usually present in those with CD
- BIOPSY
- an endoscope is inserted into the mouth and passed into small intestine; tiny biopsy tool is passed through the endoscope to take samples of the lining of the intestine; sample is examined for signs of CD
- ENDOSCOPY
- gag reflex is sedated and a camera is passed down the throat into the stomach and duodenum, where any abnormalities can be observed
- CT SCAN
- multiple x-rays to help find cause of symptoms
- ULTRASOUND
- high freq sound waves create images to view organs and flow of blood in vessels
- MRI SCAN
- uses x-rays to produce clear images of the bosy
- BLOOD TEST
- Treatment
- there is NO CURE, but can be managed by following a strict gluten free diet
- taking vitamin and mineral supplements, to correct any deficiencies
- extra vaccinations such as flu jab, if spleen is affected
- Lifestyle Effects
- malabsorption of vitamins and minerals, leading to deficiency diseases
- hyperglycemia
- weight loss
- malnutrition
- knowledge of what foods contain
- lack of understanding of the cause of the condition
- anxiety when eating gout
- embarrassment and frustraion
- avoid social situations involving food
- strain on social relationships
- difficulty obtaining gluten free foods
- Symptoms
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