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Coeliac disease Flashcards

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What triggers coeliac disease

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Gluten (wheat, barley, rye)

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What is coeliac disease

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Inflammation of small intestine

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Why does coeliac disease result in malabsorption?

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Abnormal response in mucosal membranes - leads to malabsorption (iron, folic acid, vitamin D, calcium

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Lifestyle measures for coeliac

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Strict, gluten free diet

Give supplements

Treatment with prednisolone whilst awaiting specialist advice

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