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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Coeliac Disease Irritable Bowel

Q&A: How does a doctor diagnose celiac disease?

October 02, 2008
A reader wants to know why celiac disease is often misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and what tests can distinguish between the two. Dr. Nicholas Costrini says that many people are misdiagnosed because the symptoms of celiac disease--such as bloating, milk intolerance, and diarrhea--are similar to IBS symptoms. Patients who believe they may have celiac disease should talk to their doctor about getting blood tests or an intestinal biopsy. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Sorting through Celiac Disease and Food Allergies
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...Y here in New York City entitled: "Sorting through Celiac Disease and Food Allergies". The... Read more »

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IBS - What is it?
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert

...with a comprehensive blood test that might check for Celiac disease or other food allergies.... Read more »

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5 IBD Myths
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert

...people who are diagnosed with IBD find out they have Celiac disease as well, or instead of IBD.... Read more »

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IBD and IBS are Not the Same Thing
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert

The acronyms are similar, as are some of the symptoms, but contrary to common belief Inflammatory... 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 »

Health Guide

Diarrhea
...diseases (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Celiac disease Other less common causes of diarrhea include: ... Read more »
Crohn's Disease: 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... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Diagnosis
The doctor will take your medical history and perform a thorough physical examination. The disease is particularly difficult to diagnose in children, in whom IBD may be mistaken for an... Read more »
Endometriosis: Diagnosis
Although endometriosis is the most commonly diagnosed uterine disorder, it is often misdiagnosed or missed altogether. In a study of women with proven endometriosis, more than half of them... Read more »
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Diagnosis
The diagnostic challenge posed by gallstones is to be sure that abdominal pain is caused by stones and not by some other condition. Ultrasound or other imaging techniques usually detect... Read more »

Related News

Many mistake celiac disease for IBS
October 02, 2008

Many doctors mistake the symptoms of celiac disease for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), experts say. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that... Read summary »

Tips: Celiac disease symptoms in adults
April 21, 2009

The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse offers this list of symptoms that may be warning signs of celiac disease in adults. Read summary »

Is abdominal distention a symptom of IBS?
October 03, 2008

A reader asks Dr. Paul Donohue if abdominal distention is a normal symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Dr. Donohue responds with a list of... Read summary »

Drugmaker seeks approval of Amitiza for IBS
October 03, 2008

Drugmaker Sucampo is seeking Food and Drug Administration approval to provide a 8 mcg version of Amitiza for patients with constipation-predominant... Read summary »

Reduce stress to ease IBS
October 02, 2008

Reducing stress, limiting fatty foods, and upping dietary fiber are just a few of the changes you can make to decrease the gastrointestinal pain of... Read summary »