Pharmacy Clinical Pearl of the Day: Celiac Disease

Clinical Pearl of the Day: Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.

Explanations:

• In patients with celiac disease, eating gluten triggers an immune response in the small intestine.
• Over time, this reaction damages the small intestine's lining and prevents it from absorbing some nutrients.
• Symptoms include diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, bloating and gas, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, and constipation.
• Risk factors include family members with celiac disease, type 1 diabetes, Down syndrome, autoimmune thyroid disease, microscopic colitis, and Addison disease.
• Diagnosis includes serology testing and genetic testing.
• Treatment includes a gluten-free diet and staying away from foods such as wheat, barley, malt, rye, semolina, and spelt.
• Some patients may be prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs for possible inflammation.

Sources:

• Endometrial cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
• Endometrial cancer - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
• Chemotherapy for Endometrial Cancer
• celiac disease - Google Search