13 - Amy Lawson (ceoliac) Flashcards
1
Q
typical presentation?
A
diarrhea, fatigue, bloating, fatty stools
2
Q
MOA of ankle swelling in ceoliac?
A
Intestinal damage > malabsorption > hypoalbuminemia > decrease oncotic pressure > peripheral oedema
3
Q
not treating celiac can lead to what (3)?
A
cancer, infertility, osteoporosis
4
Q
where in GIT does pathogeneis take place
A
small intestine (duodenum and jejunum - ileum is rare)
