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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Celiac Complications

Health Encyclopedia: Crohn's Disease Diagnosis

Diagnosis


The doctor will take a history and perform a thorough physical examination. The disease is particularly difficult to diagnose in children. In children, IBD may be mistaken for an infection or even depression if other characteristic symptoms, such as bloody diarrhea and weight loss, are not present. Slow growth may be a key feature in making a diagnosis, particularly of Crohn's disease, in children.

Several laboratory tests may be performed:

  • Blood tests are used for various purposes. An in...
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Expert & Community Posts

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Joining or Starting A Celiac Disease Support Group: An Interview With Linda Freeman
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...Support Group in Poughkeepsie, NY. As you may know, Celiac disease is an auto-immune disease:... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...such as colon problems, IBS, colitis, duodenitis, celiac disease or Crohn's disease?   A:... Read more »

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Transitioning to Adult Endocrinology
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...monitor physical manifestations of diabetes-related complications, such as peripheral neuropathy... Read more »

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Weighing In: What Exactly is Gluten?
By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert

...leading to poor absorption of nutrients. People who have celiac disease may then have weak bones... Read more »

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The Reflux Book Reviewed
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...reserved for parents of children with significant complications of GERD, children with multiple... Read more »

Health Guide

Ulcerative Colitis: Diagnosis
...useful for determining the extent of the disease on the intestine and for detecting abscesses and other complications of advanced IBD.A promising experimental technique called virtual colonoscopy... Read more »
Endometriosis: Diagnosis
...anesthetic spray such as lidocaine may be highly effective in preventing pain from this procedure. Other complications include excessive fluid absorption, infection, and uterine perforation.... Read more »
Anemia: Introduction
...EPO; anemia can result and is universal in end-stage renal disease. Chronic kidney disease is a common complication of diabetes.HIV/AIDS. The inflammatory process associated with AIDS can... Read more »
Eating Disorders: Highlights
...weight and image. The program also provided education on healthy eating and weight management.Pregnancy Complications and Eating Disorder RisksComplications during pregnancy and after birth may be... Read more »

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