Coeliac Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Coeliac Disease
A
auto-immune disease that causes antibodies to attack the epithelium in exposure to gluten
2
Q
RF
A
family history
type 1 diabetes - always test for coeliac when diagnosed with T1
3
Q
signs
A
diarrhoea weight loss steatorrhoea fatigue dermatitis herpetiformis weak failure to thrive
4
Q
investigations
A
gold standard - duodenal biopsy, will see villous atrophy
total IgA and anti-TTG
IgG incase IgA deficient
5
Q
management
A
gluten free diet
education
6
Q
complications
A
anaemia thyroid disorder osteoporosis T cell lymphoma hypospenism
7
Q
what vaccine should be offered
A
pneumococcal
8
Q
what should be done before investigations are ordered
A
introduce a gluten diet
