Coeliac disease

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Coeliac disease

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system reacts to dietary gluten present in wheat, rye and barley. The reaction causes inflammation in the small intestines and thus malabsorption of nutrients.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 800
Department: General Surgery

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Diarrhea 70
Fatigue 70
Weight loss 50
Anemia 70
Headache 60
Muscle and joint pain 50
Irritability 50
Itchy blisters 50
Celiac antibodies detected 100

Complications[edit | edit source]

Symptom Probability
Malnutrition 40
Osteoporosis 30

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Physical examination
  • Blood draw
  • Serologic sampling
  • Differential diagnosis

If complications occur:

  • Blood analysis - ICU
  • CT

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment

If complications occur:

Additional treatments: