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Gastroenterology

Celiac Disease

Overview

Celiac disease was first discovered by Dutch pediatricians in late 1940, as a disease caused by gluten. After that, main changes was done in disease pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment.

Patients with celiac disease presents at young age with:

1. GIT symptoms
2. Dermatological symptoms
3. Vitamin def

Physical Examinations