Medical articles of Coeliac disease

13/12/2024
Professor George Du Toit
Paediatric allergist
Allergies at Christmas: Hidden risks over the festive period
Christmas is a time for celebration, family gatherings and festive meals. Many families will also be travelling to family and friends or even further away on holidays, all representing new environments which may be associated with an increased risk of allergic symptoms and reactions. Understanding the types of allergies that may be more prevalent during this time can help individuals manage their symptoms and enjoy the holidays to the fullest.
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14/11/2024
Dr Ahmed Albusoda
Consultant Gastroenterologist
IBS explained: Causes, symptoms and effective treatment options
Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a gastrointestinal disorder that affects many people. This article takes a look at the causes, symptoms and treatment options of this condition.
31/10/2024
Professor Sauid Ishaq
Gastroenterologist
Food intolerances and their symptoms
Food intolerances are reactions to certain foods that occur because the digestive system struggles to process specific ingredients. Unlike food allergies, which involve the immune system and can cause severe or even life-threatening reactions, food intolerances usually cause digestive and other mild-to-moderate symptoms, depending on the type and amount of food consumed.
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01/10/2024
Dr Michael FitzPatrick
Gastroenterologist
Navigating coeliac disease and IBS: How proper nutrition leads to symptom relief
Leading consultant specialist gastroenterologist and GI immunology researcher Dr Michael Fitzpatrick takes an expert look at coeliac disease and IBS, and how symptom relief can come through proper nutrition.
16/01/2024
Dr Derek Chan
Gastroenterologist
A synopsis of coeliac disease
Statistics demonstrate that 1 in 100 people in the UK suffer from coeliac disease, although only 36% of people suffering from the condition are clinically diagnosed. Here to explain more about the condition is esteemed consultant gastroenterologist Dr Derek Chan, who provides a synopsis of the principal symptoms, treatments and foods to avoid if suffering from the disease.
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13/09/2023
Dr Margarita Burmester
Paediatrician
Iron deficiency without anaemia in children
Iron deficiency is a condition commonly associated with anaemia. However, it’s important to establish that there's a difference between iron-deficiency anaemia and iron deficiency without anaemia. Leading consultant paediatric specialist Dr Margarita Burmester tells us all about iron deficiency without anaemia in children. She looks at the causes, signs and symptoms, and more, in this informative article.
12/09/2023
Dr Anthony Lerman
Gastroenterologist
About coeliac disease
Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition that occurs in people who are sensitive to a protein called gluten. In the UK alone, coeliac disease affects an estimated 1 in every 100 people. Here, Dr Anthony Lerman, renowned consultant gastroenterologist based in London, provides an expert insight into coeliac disease.
04/04/2023
Dr Paul Blaker
Gastroenterologist
Coeliac disease: your questions answered
Coeliac disease is a common allergy to gluten, which can cause trigger many different symptoms. In his latest online article, renowned consultant gastroenterologist Dr Paul Blaker offers his expert insight into this disease.
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10/06/2020
Dr Assad Butt
Paediatric Gastroenterologist
A guide to coeliac disease in children: causes, diagnosis and treatment
Coeliac disease is caused by an abnormal immune system reaction to gluten, a protein found in bread, pasta, cereals, etc. If your child has coeliac disease and they ingest gluten, their immune system detects this as harmful to the body and causes inflammation and damage to their intestine. Dr Assad Butt, one of our top paediatric gastroenterologists, guides us through the causes and diagnosis of coeliac disease and how it can be treated.
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21/05/2020
Dr Assad Butt
Paediatric Gastroenterologist
Chronic diarrhoea in children: underlying causes and when to get medical help
Persistent diarrhoea in children can be the sign of an underlying condition or it may be a temporary stage of the developing digestive system. Dr Assad Butt provides you with an in-depth understanding of the many potential causes of your child's chronic diarrhoea and clarifies when to get medical help.
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