Coeliac Disease | we have a gut feeling that the immune system is being a bit dramatic
Jan 24, 2021•41 min•Ep. 55
Episode description
With special guest - Alice Bleathman, dietitian
Coeliac disease is an immune-mediated disorder where gluten in food triggers an immune response that results in damage to the small intestine. The presentations varies but often includes poor growth, gastrointestinal symptoms and micronutrient deficiencies from malabsorption.
You don’t want to miss:
- A case
- Differentials for chronic diarrhoea
- Explaining the condition to families
- An overview of the pathophysiology
- Aetiology
- Presentation
- Complications
- Treatment
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