Celiac disease is an immune disorder, associated with Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA)-DQ2 & DQ8 haplotypes. Clinical manifestations range from flatulence, persistent diarrhea, abdominal distention, faltering growth, short stature, unexplained anemia,delayed menarche,weakness,etc.
Such manifestations are seen due to gluten and associated prolamines in genetically susceptible individuals.
There are new set of guidelines laid down by British Society of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition in colloboration with Coeliac UK.
You can browse through the guidelines here.
In symptomatic patients:
Such manifestations are seen due to gluten and associated prolamines in genetically susceptible individuals.
There are new set of guidelines laid down by British Society of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition in colloboration with Coeliac UK.
You can browse through the guidelines here.
In symptomatic patients:
In asymptomatic patients:
This article was published by Arch Dis Child. 2013;98(10):806-811. © 2013 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd & Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
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