How To Diagnose Celiac Disease?
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.
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