What you need to know about Coeliac disease
What is Coeliac disease?
Coeliac disease is an inflammatory condition of the small intestine …….
What are the effects and signs?
Older children are more likely to present subtle gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, intermittent diarrhoea / constipation and slowing of growth …….
How is it assessed?
Blood tests for abnormal antibodies are used to identify which children need further testing for coeliac disease …....
How is it treated and managed?
The only current treatment of coeliac disease is avoidance of gluten. The treatment is called a gluten free diet. …….
What evidence is available?
The GP will be able to confirm the diagnosis and will have records of gluten free items prescribed …….
