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Friday, October, 30, 2009

What Is A Celiac

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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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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Going Gluten Free
By Ann Bartlett , Health Expert

...intolerance without having Celiac Disease?    Celiac Disease is a genetic intolerance for... 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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Celiac Disease & Diabetes - Why YOU Should Be TESTED
By GingerVieira , Health Expert

...Diabetes.   I've had Type 1 diabetes for 10 years, and Celiac disease for 9 years. I am a... Read more »

Health Guide

Osteoporosis: Risk Factors
Gender. An estimated 10 million adults in the United States have osteoporosis and another 34 million have low bone mass that places them at risk for developing osteoporosis. A 2004 report... 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 »
Osteoporosis: Causes
CausesBecause the patterns of reforming and resorbing bone often vary from patient to patient, experts believe several different factors account for this problem. Important chemicals (such as... 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 »

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