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Coeliac disease is the most common chronic inflammatory bowel condition encountered by physicians. Internationally the prevalence estimated by serological screening in healthy volunteers is between 0.5-1.0%. Historically, patients with adult coeliac disease complained of symptoms suggestive of
The primary purpose of the study is to document unexplained iron deficiency and its relationship to celiac disease, iron malabsorption and occult intestinal blood loss. Test results given to primary care physicians may prompt further testing for celiac disease (duodenal biopsy) or other potential
The diagnosis of celiac disease carries with it important ramifications. Celiac disease is a systemic immunologic disorder in which the sentinel lesion is an enteropathy triggered by polypeptides derived primarily from the gliadin proteins found in wheat, rye and barley. Ingestion of the offending