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Friday, October, 30, 2009

What Are Some Symptoms Of Celiac Disease

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

Question: I have noticed that some food packages are labeled "gluten-free." What exactly is gluten,... Read more »

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

I had an opportunity to attend a lecture at the 92nd Street Y here in New York City entitled:... Read more »

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Celiac Disease: 101
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert

What is Celiac disease (CD) and how do you know if you have it?   Celiac disease is a genetic... Read more »

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Suddenly Celiac
By Amy Tenderich , Health Expert

Reprinted with permission of Amy Tenderich of DiabetesMine.   Back in 2003, when I was diagnosed,... Read more »

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Gluten-Free: An Interview with Kelly Courson, an Original Celiac Chick
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

Celiac Chicks was one of the first sites I discovered when I started going gluten-free in 2005.... Read more »

Health Guide

Celiac disease: sprue
... Sprue; Nontropical sprue; Gluten intolerance; Gluten-sensitive enteropathy Symptoms The symptoms of celiac disease can vary significantly from person to person. Symptoms may be... 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 »
Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs
ANYONE WHO BELIEVES THEY ARE HAVING A HEART ATTACK SHOULD NOT HESITATE TO CALL THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEM.In people with known heart disease, any unusual chest pain or other symptoms of... Read more »
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Symptoms
The hallmark symptom of chronic obstructive lung disease is progressive shortness of breath, frequently accompanied by a phlegm-producing cough, with episodes of wheezing. Symptoms may vary,... Read more »

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