Celiac Flashcards
Intolerance to ingested gluten resulting in intestinal malabsorption of virtually all nutrients
Celiac disease
What food is gluten found in? 4
- Grains
- Wheat
- Barley
- Rye
What is celiac disease thought to be?
Hereditary
Patients with certain ____ are at increased risk of celiac disease
Autoimmune diseases
When an individual eats gluten what is lost?
Intestinal villi
Malabsorption occurs in celiac disease with what 3 things?
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Essential nutrients
You can have recurrent ____ with celiac disease
Miscarriages
What are 4 GI signs and symptoms of celiac?
- Diarrhea
- Flatus
- Abdominal pain
- Altered bowel habits
What are 6 extra intestinal signs/symptoms of celiac?
- Weight loss
- Depression
- Chronic fatigue
- Recurrent miscarriages
- Rashes
- Dermatitis herpetiforms
Patients with celiac disease have deficiencies in what 6 areas?
- Iron
- Folate
- Vitamins d,e,a,k
Who should be tested for celiac disease?
- Those w symptoms
- First degree relatives of those w celiac
- Patients with autoimmune disorders
What serological test is recommended?
Serum IgA antibodies to tTG
What is the definitive diagnosis for celiac?
Small intestine biopsy
What is recommended to patients who have celiac disease?
Vitamin and mineral supplementation