If you have noticed a sensitivity to gluten containing foods it’s important to get tested for Celiac disease. If you have celiac disease, consuming gluten will trigger an immune response in your small intestine which will damage your gut lining over time, and prevent the absorption of vital nutrients.
The end result is often diarrhea, weight loss, bloating, poor appetite, muscle wasting, iron deficiency, and fatigue. In children, celiac is often linked to a failure to thrive and can have long term consequences on their health and vitality.
Screening for celiac disease consists of the following tests.
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Gliadin – IgG & IgA
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Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG) IgA & IgG
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Deamidated Gliadin Peptide (DGP) IgA & IgG
The gold standard for celiac testing includes the blood tests outlined above + an endoscopy.