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Celiac&Disease
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Question | Answer |
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Celiac Disease | It is a condition where the villi lining of the stomach is damaged due to consumption of foods containing gluten. |
S & SX: 4 characteristics | Steatorrhea, malnutrition, ab distention & vitamin deficiencies. |
S & SX in children | Failure to thrive, poor muscle development and ab distention. |
DX: | Biopsy of the small intestine. |
Management | Restricted gluten diet. |