Coeliac disease Flashcards

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What is coeliac disease?

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Chronic mediated disorder where the small intestine becomes inflamed and unable to absorb nutrients - triggered by ingesting gluten.

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State 3 symptoms of coeliac disease.

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Malabsorption. Diarrhoea. Abdominal pains. Anaemia. Osteoporosis.

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How is coeliac disease diagnosed?

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Duodenal biopsy - increased epithelial lymphocytes, crypt hyperplasia (enlargement of organ due to increased reproduction rate of cells), villous atrophy (intestinal villi erode away).

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State 3 differentials of coeliac disease.

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Viral/bacterial infection. Crohn’s disease. Small bowel bacterial growth. Irritable bowel syndrome. Microscopic colitis. Malabsorption.

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