nutrition in health and disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is coeliac disease
A
Gluten-sensetive enteropathy
2
Q
What gene is coeliac disease associated with
A
HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8
3
Q
What is the presentation of coeliac disease
A
Diarrhoea
Steatorrhoea
weight loss
abdo pain
vomiting
lethargy
4
Q
What is the treatment for coeliac disease
A
Gluten free diet