Celiac Symptom Quiz - Canadian Celiac Association

Which of the following could be a manifestation of celiac disease (select as many as appropriate)?

Abdominal distension

Abdominal pain

Chronic diarrhea

Poor appetite

Irritability

Weight loss

Poor growth in children

Muscle wasting

Chronic itchy skin rash

Unexplained iron or folate deficiency anemia

Oral canker sores

Dental enamel defects

Recurrent vomiting

Chronic constipation

Abnormal liver enzymes

Joint pain or swelling

Bone pain or fractures (osteoporosis)

Short stature

Delayed puberty

Infertility

Unsteady gait (ataxia)

Numbness in arms and legs (peripheral neuropathy)

Epilepsy (seizures)

Depression

Fatigue

Do all patients with celiac disease have symptoms?

Yes

No

If you suspect celiac disease based on symptoms, which of the following is the best next step?

Try to cut back on gluten containing food products to see if the symptoms improve.

Start a strict-gluten free and continue it long term if it helps, as this is diagnostic of celiac disease.

See your family physician for an assessment and request a celiac serological test (IgA-TTG antibody blood test) before starting a gluten-free diet.

If the celiac serology (IgA-TTG antibody blood test) is positive, what should be the next step?

Start a strict-gluten-free diet immediately.

Confirm celiac disease by small intestinal biopsy.

Which of the following best describes you?

Consumer/individual

Family Physician

Dietitian

Other health care professional

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