Autoimmune Dx - Celiac Dx

Question 1

What’s the primary and effective tx of celiac dx?

Answer 1

Avoid gluten entirely

Question 2

When can a food be labeled gluten-free?

Answer 2

If food contains less gluten than 20 parts per million (even a small exposure will trigger a rxn)

Question 3

What’s the common sx of celiac dx?

Answer 3

Diarrhea (/ constipation)

Abdominal pain

Bloating

Weight loss

Question 4

What causes vitamin deficiency in celiac dx?

Answer 4

Decreased absorption in small intestine

Question 5

List other complications of celiac dx

Answer 5

Nutritional deficiencies (primarily anemia and osteoporosis)

Small bowel ulcers

Amenorrhea

Infertility

Increased risk of cancer (primarily lymphomas)

Question 6

What can be the problem, drugs or excipients?

Answer 6

Drugs are gluten-free

Excipients may be a problem

Question 7

Where’s the 1st place to look for excipients content?

Answer 7

Package insert

Question 8

What’s the key word to look for when checking package insert?

Answer 8

Starch - which will be either corn, potato, tapioca or wheat

Question 9

What should u do if package insert states “starch” only?

Answer 9

Call manufacturer to find out if starch is wheat

Question 10

What’s celiac dx (celiac spruce)?

Answer 10

Immune response to eating gluten

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye