[Adults] Celiac disease

 

Gluten consumption -> immune-medicated small intestine inflammation -> chronic malabsorption

-autoimmune disorder

-cannot process gluten

 

Clinical features

-Malabsorption: abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, flatulence, bloating, Steatorrhea

-Malnutrition: delayed growth, failure to thrive, iron deficiency anemia, vitamin deficiencies (A,D,E,B12)

-Dietry management: Gluten-free diet(BROW: Barley, Rye, Oats, Wheat,) , Diet high in calories and proteins, Read food labels carefully, supplemet nutritional deficiencies (Ferrous sulfate, Vitamins)