Coeliac and Diverticulitis

Question 1

what is a consequence of the inflamation caused by coeliac disease

Answer 1

it leads to malabsorption and can cause

• anaemia
• osteoporosis

Question 1

what is coeliac disease

Answer 1

it is when the body produces antibodies and inflamation in response to the intake of gluten that is held in day to day products such as bread,pasta and beer which then harms the small intestine by causing inflammation and further damage

Question 2

what deficiencies that can be exacerbated or caused by coeliac disease may lead to the development of osteoporosis

Answer 2

calcium

vitamin d

Question 3

what deficiencies that can be exacerbated or caused by coeliac disease may lead to the development of anaemia

Answer 3

folic acid

iron

Question 4

what are the symptoms of coeliac disease

Answer 4

abdominal pain
bloating
constipation
diarrhoea

Question 5

what does the ABCD of coeliac disease relate to

Answer 5

the side effects and they are

abdominal pain
bloating
constipation
diarrhoea

Question 6

what is the non pharmacological treatment for coeliac disease

Answer 6

life long gluten free diet

Question 7

what is the medical management for the deficiencies that may be caused by coeliac disease

Answer 7

replacement therapy e.g. if anaemia give oral iron

Question 8

what medication may be used as initial management for coeliac disease while the patient waits to speak to a specialist

Answer 8

prednisolone

Question 9

what are the ADRs of Gastro intestinal system

Answer 9

the ADRs of gastro intestinal system are

abdominal pain
diarrhoea
rectal bleeding