how do you diagnose celiac disease?
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There are several ways to diagnose it.  Blood tests are available that can point to a diagnosis of celiac disease:\nAntigliadin Antibodies\nAntireticulin Antibodies\nAntiendomysial Antibodies\nAntitransglutaminase Antibodies\n\nThe definitive diagnosis is made by intestinal biopsy, but there are differing views as to whether it is necessary if certain blood tests are positive (particularly the last 2).
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I'm sure you know having been diagnosed with Chronic Pancreatitis that your diet is a main topic of the problem.  If you are eating ANY kind of fatty foods, you are simply pouring gasoline on that fire.  Also, have they given you any other tests such as an ERCP, Endoscope, Colonoscopy, Upper GI, Lower GI or maybe even an MRI?  I just recently spent 14 days in the hospital getting regular doses of pain and nausea medication and had all of these test ran.  Luckily I do not have Pancreatitis, but I do have Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which is also diet related (lack of fiber usually); also there is a disease known as Crones Disease that have the same type of symptoms.  I think that maybe you should seek medical attention from a well known Gastrointestinal specialist.  It could be more than your pancreas.
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c-diff is serious and I am not sure how a person has this for 7 months and is still living.  If this is the true diagnosis then the intestines would be pretty well inflamed, to say the least.  \n\nAre you a nursing student looking for help with a care plan?
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You'll have to go see a doctor for a diagnosis.
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Try silly yaks.  There are a lot more, some for GFCF, some for overweight celiac, some for diabetic celiac and so on.  I only do silly yaks though...I found it just by searching groups.
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First of all, you or your loved one are not alone. There are many resources out there for celiac disease, including formal associations, information Web sites, newsletters and support groups.\n\nCeliac disease, also known as gluten intolerance, is a genetic disorder that affects 1 in 1,331 Americans. Symptoms of celiac disease can range from the classic features, such as diarrhea, weight loss, and malnutrition, to latent symptoms such as isolated nutrient deficiencies but no gastrointestinal symptoms. (celiac.com)\n\nThe following organizations can provide information and resources on celiac disease:\n\nGluten-Intolerance Group\n15110 10th Avenue, SW, Suite A\nSeattle, WA 98166-1820\n(206) 246-6652\nwww.gluten.net\n\nCeliac Disease Foundation\n13251 Ventura Blvd, Suite #1\nStudio City, CA 91604-1838\n(818) 990-2354\nwww.celiac.org\n\nCeliac Sprue Association/United States of America, Inc.\nPO Box 31700\nOmaha, NE 68131\n(402) 558-0600\nwww.csaceliacs.org\n\nOTHER USEFUL SITES\n\nwww.celiac.com\nInformation, support groups, recipes, product information, reference articles\n\nNational Institutes of Health has information on celiac disease and gluten-free diet. See links below.\n\nAdditional resources can be found through local support groups and libraries, reliable internet sites, and your healthcare provider.\n\n\nHope this helps,\nNewarview
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Actually- the person involved needs to get checked by a physician for fibromyalgia. Is this person a diabetic too?\nIf so, the person needs to be checked for Celiac disease. The difference between a type 1 diabetic and a person that presents with Celiac is that the Type 1 diabetic will have ketones in the urine- the Celiac will not. I hope this helps.
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Here is a site with recipes for gluten free diet and other helpful information.\nhttp://www.celiac.com/index.html
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Goodness yes, especially if you ate gluten.  Go to celiac.com and check into the symptoms page.
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You don't say what country you are in. You are probably producing an antibody to the protein in the wheat. This protein is called gluten. If you're in the UK it called Coeliac disease - outside the UK it's usually called celiac disease. Remove gluten from your diet and you'll probably be OK. Gluten is in products made from Wheat, barley, rye and Oats. 1 person in 100 in the UK are said to have Coeliac. But one doctor tested 1000 of his patients and 35 had it. so that's more like 1 in 30. you don't always get all the symptoms you describe. left untreated - it can get nasty - so don't ignore it. get your doctor to send you to hospital for a blood test for that antibody. The test is called the anti-endomysial antibody test. Then get refered to a gastroenterologist if it's positive and a dietician. The specialist will help you join Coeliac UK if you're in the UK. Most countries have some kind of society to advise on diet. Coeliac is also hereditary - you could have inherited it or contracted it when you got an infection. You can pass it on to your children. It effects children and can stunt growth - not mine - I'm 6ft 2" tall! More info on the medical page of my website. Plus the other conditions you risk if you don't stick to your diet. Assuming you have it of course. Some very few people are allergic just to wheat - but it's very rare. You are more likely to be a coeliac - you have all the symptoms. Even beer isn't gluten free and lots of other stuff like soy sauce, so you need to join something like Coeliac UK to get their food list of Gluten -free foods. Gluten -free foods are available on a doctors prescription for diagnosed Coeliacs. Bread made from rice, biscuits( cookies) that are gluten free, pasta, pizza bases. Get a season ticket for your prescriptions in the UK - one for 6 months or a year - unless you get free prescriptions. Contact me if you need help and the blood test is positive.
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you can try to diagnosis yourself by going to http://www.webmd.com/\n\nOr some times your Dr. will ansew quetions threw e-mail. but I think it's best to see a dr. in person no matter what.
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To find the cause of symptoms, the doctor asks about the patient's medical history, does a physical exam, and may order laboratory studies. The patient may also have one or all of the following exams:\n\nFecal occult blood test \nUpper GI series \nGastroscopic exam \nAbnormal tissue seen in a gastroscope examination will be biopsied by the surgeon or gastroenterologist. This tissue is then sent to a pathologist for histological examination under a microscope to check for the presence of cancerous cells. A biopsy, with subsequent histological analysis, is the only sure way to confirm the presence of cancer cells.\n\nTreatment\nTreatment is usually adapted to fit each patient's individual needs and depends on the size, location, and extent of the tumor, the stage of the disease, the patient's general health and other factors.\n\nMany patients with cancer are motivated to learn all they can about the disease and their treatment choices so they can take an active part in decisions about their medical care. The doctor is the best person to answer questions about their diagnosis and treatment plan.
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First, no solids, till you get diagnosed (Yeah...sounds like U need a trip to the docs) But before you do that, take a bit of water to keep hydrated...and then make that trip to the doctors. Depending on the diagnosis, will determine the handling. Watch out for what food you eat, you might have a gut-bug = no fatty/spicy/heavy foods Okay hope this helps you!
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http://www.celiac.com/index.html\nhttp://dmoz.org/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Digestive_Disorders/Intestinal/Celiac_Disease/
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If the puppy doesn't have parvo, which it sounds like he does, you may want to investigate Celiac Disease as the culprit. Many dogs and cats are intolerant to gluten, it will eventually kill those that can't handle it. Many dog foods and especially cat foods have wheat as a filler. Perhaps he's reacting to wheat in the cat's food? Check the ingredients. Definitely get the poor thing to the vet though. It sounds like he's pretty sick. Anyway, if he doesn't have Parvo, switch him to a wheat/barley/rye free dog food such as IAMS brand and see if that helps. Diarrhea is one of the symptoms of CD.
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Your question needs more focus.  Do you mean how is it diagnosed or what the symptoms are?
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Celiac disease, Celiac Sprue, and Non-tropical Sprue are all the same disease.  Basically it is an allergy to an ingredient in certain foods.  The ingredient is called gluten.\n\nThe other form of Sprue is called tropical sprue. This is found mainly in tropical climate zones and is due to poor nutrition and an infectious cause.  It is treated by vitamins and antibiotics for six months.  This is very rare in the United States and would only occur in someone who moved here from the tropics.\n\nNontropical sprue, (celiac disease), is present from birth, although some people may not develop symptoms until later in life. This type of sprue is treated by permanently adopting a strict gluten-free diet. This means a person can not eat foods that contain gluten, which is a form of protein found in many grains, such as wheat, barley, and rye.