PATIENT INFORMATION
Coeliac Disease
What is coeliac disease❓
The immune system mistakenly attacks cells on the lining of the gut, causing inflammation
It is triggered by eating foods containing gluten 🍞
What are the symptoms of coeliac disease❓
Babies and children 👶:
Failure to grow, diarrhoea, swollen tummy
Adults 👵:
Indigestion, stomach cramps, bloating, tiredness, and sometimes, an itchy skin rash
How do you diagnose coeliac disease❓
Blood test
Gastroscopy (camera in the stomach) and sample (biopsy)
How do you treat coeliac disease❓
Gluten-free diet 🍞
Dietary supplements 💊
Why should I worry about coeliac disease❓
Osteoporosis (thinning of the bones)
Anaemia
Other autoimmune diseases can develop
Rarely, developing a type of cancer (called lymphoma) of the gut in later life