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Help...can coeliacs be ruled out?
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Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Institute of Child Health & Hospital for Children
India
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Help...can coeliacs be ruled out?
by mandyjane46, Nov 04, 2008 05:23PM
can you tell me if the calprotection stool essay test is a good test for coeliacs...my son is quite unwell at present..trialling a 6 week dietof gluten (he is 14)...he has rashes sores,belly ache and mild jaundice ( started 5 months ago)...it feels painfully slow when your child is ill.How about gene testing? Wear efrom Jewish Polish origins with a family history of auto-immune diseases.is there a test that can rule out coeliacs and limit this? He has missed alot of school and its an important time for him..a
nd he is soo fed up with feeling so tired and unwell.
thank you for any time given
MJ
nd he is soo fed up with feeling so tired and unwell.
thank you for any time given
MJ
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Nov 20, 2008 08:54AM
, Nov 20, 2008 08:54AM
Hi,
Small intestinal biospy and histopathological examination along with serology for tissue transglutaminase can be done to diagnose celiac disease.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D
Small intestinal biospy and histopathological examination along with serology for tissue transglutaminase can be done to diagnose celiac disease.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D
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