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The panel is suitable for those who suspect that they may have coeliac disease (gluten intolerance). The panel includes 2 blood tests and a lab doctor’s written explanations of the results.
Chronic abdominal complaints, constipation, diarrhoea, iron deficiency anaemia, fatigue, bone and joint pain.
The Coeliac disease panel includes 2 blood tests, which help to detect the presence of coeliac disease (gluten intolerance).
The results will be sent together with the lab doctor’s written explanations.
What is coeliac disease?
Coeliac disease (also known as or gluten intolerance or coeliac sprue or gluten-sensitive enteropathy) is a small intestine mucous membrane autoimmune disease with a congenital predisposition, which is triggered by foods and products made from wheat, rye, barley and oats. These grains contain gluten proteins, which cause the body to activate an immune reaction, and antibodies produced during this reaction attack the mucous membrane of the small intestine. This creates chronic inflammation in the mucous membrane of the small intestine, damaging the mucous membrane intestinal villi until their complete destruction. A damaged mucous membrane causes absorption impairment of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, and develops into their deficiency.
When to suspect coeliac disease?
Coeliac disease can occur for the first time at any age. It most often occurs in adulthood and sometimes also beyond the age of 65.
Possible symptoms include diarrhoea or constipation, excessive gas, abdominal pain and cramps, nausea and vomiting, weight loss, overall fatigue and lack of energy, mood swings, skin rashes, hair loss, etc.
Coeliac disease symptoms and their severity levels vary and can overlap with symptoms of other conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome and lactose intolerance.
What are the consequences of coeliac disease?
An undiagnosed disease in toddlers causes severe indigestion and delays in their growth and development. If the disease develops in adulthood, it may cause various health problems related to nutrient deficiencies, such as anaemia, osteoporosis and small intestine cancer, and increase the risk of developing other autoimmune diseases.
If the test results indicate the possibility of coeliac disease, the patient should contact a gastroenterologist for further analyses.
More information on coeliac disease and a gluten-free diet is available on the website of the Estonian Coeliac Society.
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