Clinical Overview
Celiac disease is an immune condition in which gluten damages the small intestine. It can affect nutrient absorption and may cause digestive or non-digestive symptoms. Testing should be discussed before starting a gluten-free diet, as removing gluten may affect the results.
Common Symptoms
- Diarrhea, bloating or abdominal discomfort
- Unexplained anemia, tiredness or weight loss
- Sometimes few digestive symptoms
Causes & Contributing Factors
Diagnostic Evaluation Procedures
- Medical and family history
- Celiac blood tests interpreted with total IgA when appropriate
- Small intestinal biopsy or other tests depending on the clinical situation
Treatment & Management Protocol
Looking for the Clinical Diet Plan?
Read the nutrition guide and discuss individual needs with your clinician.
When should I see a gastroenterologist?
Seek assessment if symptoms persist, recur, disturb sleep or affect eating and daily activities. Tests and treatment are selected for your history and examination; not everyone needs every test listed above.
Warning signs: seek urgent care
Vomiting blood, black tarry stools, fainting, new confusion, severe persistent abdominal pain, or fever with jaundice require urgent hospital assessment. Do not wait for an appointment response.
Liver care in Jodhpur · Gastroenterology consultationFrequently asked questions
Should I stop gluten before celiac testing?
Speak with your doctor before removing gluten, because a gluten-free diet can make testing less reliable. After diagnosis, treatment generally requires a lifelong gluten-free diet with nutritional support.