Coeliac disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is celiac disease
A
It’s an autoimmune condition of the small intestine where it’s inflamed and leads to malabsorption
2
Q
Causes of celiac and symptoms
A
Gluten allergy
abdominal pain, bloating , diarrhoea
3
Q
Where is gluten found
A
In cereals - wheat barley and rye
4
Q
What 2 key nutrients are malabsorbed
A
Calcium vitamin D
5
Q
Celiac patients have a higher risk of what
A
Osteoporosis due to reduced calcium and vitamin D
6
Q
Treatment
A
Strict life long gluten free diet and correction of malabsorption with calcium and vitamin D
