What is refractory celiac disease?
The aberrant immune response causing celiac disease is triggered by the consumption of gluten.
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How is celiac disease diagnosed?
Diagnosis of celiac disease involves medical history, physical examination and laboratory tests. The tests for celiac disease are more reliable if performed under a gluten-containing
What is the celiac disease genotyping test?
The celiac disease genotyping test will determine if you carry one or more of the alleles (HLA-DQA1*05, HLA-DQB1*02, HLA-DQB1*0302) associated with an increased risk of developing celiac
What are the HLA-DQA1 and HLA-DQB1 genes?
There are more than 200 HLA genes, which are located on chromosome 6 and encode components of the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) complex. The HLA complex is
What will the celiac disease DNA test results tell me?
Celiac disease is a systemic immune disease which causes inflammation…
What are the signs and symptoms of celiac disease?
The symptoms of celiac disease differ between individuals, with some people only showing minimal symptoms that can easily go undiagnosed, while others are severely affected.
How is celiac disease treated?
People with confirmed celiac disease must adhere to a strict gluten-free diet. There is no cure to the underlying immune component of celiac disease, so
