Question

Celiac disease discussed general consideration, therapeutic consideration, therapeutic approach and referenced

Answer 1

Celiac disease refers to intolerance of gluten and its products leading to diarrhea, vomiting, bloating and other gastrointestinal problems.

The general considerations are

• Screening to take precautions in case of any family history
• Following a strict gluten free diet is the main consideration which can prevent symptoms
• Children with Down syndrome has to be screened before 3 years of age be cause of risk.

The therapeutic consideration and approaches are

• Novel therapeutic approach
• Harmless wheat strain innovations in production
• Immunomodulator approach
• Symptomatic treatment for the symptoms
• Test the patient first before initiating any therapy
• Bone density to be done
• Patients at risk and on undiagnosed celiac disease if suspected should be placed on gluten free diet