Question 1

is it possible for a toddlers blood test to be negative for celiac disease but upon endoscopy or colonoscopy be found to indeed have celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If the correct test was done (measurement of IgA antibody to human recombinant TTG is recommended for initial testing for CD by NASPGHAN) and was negative, AND if a child has chronic diarrhea or failure to thrive OR if they have selective IgA deficiency or a + family hx of CD, a biopsy might be recommended. Consult with a pediatric GI physician if this is the case. Best of luck!

Question 2

i have had 2 months of diarrhea and vomitting, watery stooland abdominal pain. i got endoscopy, colonoscopy, biopsy and celiac disease test done and all tests were negative.there has been no proper diagnosis yet. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Parasites: Has your stool been tested for ova and parasites particularly giardiasis and balstocystis homnis.

If yes and all stool test are negative then irritable bowel syndrome diarrhea predominant is a possible diagnosis. You should follow up with your gastroenterologist.

Question 3

can a colonoscopy help diagnose celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

No, UPPER scope.: Which is called egd.  A biopsy of the small bowel mucosa is confirmatory.

Question 4

please tell me, could a colonoscopy diagnose celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

No but it could: Rule out other problems that may mimic celiac disease.

Question 5

can celiac disease cause high (2900) calprotectin? i have had cd and uc ruled out with colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

: Unlikely. See replies to your many other questions.

Question 6

i'm 38 female, smoker, have celiac disease but do not stick to diet, i've had one colonoscopy,found one sessile serrated polyp 9mm, should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Colon polyps: A variety of different types all with different implications. See below:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/colon-polyps/basics/definition/con-20031957
Recommend consulting the doctor who took the specimen or a gastroenterologist licensed in your area for specific advice.  Due to risks of other complications from coeliac disease recommend try to stick to diet.

Question 7

could my doctor diagnose celiac disease with a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Celiac disease can be diagnosed by small intestine biopsies, done through an endoscope through the mouth. Colonoscopy comes from the other end (the anus) and probably wouldn't be able to get a diagnostic biopsy of the small intestine.

Question 8

is there any relation between ibd and celiac disease? how is celiac diagnosed? ( since i think colonoscopy is for large intestine only? )

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is a relation, one autoimmune disease can cause another to occur. To be tested for celiac, there are blood tests and a upper intestinal biopsy of the small intestines performed by a gastroenterologist.

Question 9

i am having a colonoscopy in a week & have celiac disease, for colon prep i was told to limit my food a week before to a low fiber diet, whait's that?

Accepted Answer

Low fiber diet: Meaning less of foods with high fiber content, to avoid build up of waste in the colon before the procedure, usually it is soft diet, avoid lots of fruits, vegetables, green salads, etc, ask the team who will perform the colonoscopy, they would provide you with exact diet regimen needed, good luck with the procedure

Question 10

i have been tired, irritable, and can't seem to lose weight. i have been working out 5 days week eating about 1600 calorie diet. i have celiac disease and i am eating a gluten free diet, just had a colonoscopy that was normal.

Accepted Answer

I : I am glad you have had a medical evaluation.  Please be sure you are drinking plenty of fluids to flush out your system.  Also please be sure you have had your thyroid hormones tested.  If you continue your symptoms, please be seen by your physician to have a complete evaluation.

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Is it possible for a toddlers blood test to be negative for celiac disease but upon endoscopy or colonoscopy be found to indeed have celiac disease?

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I have had 2 months of diarrhea and vomitting, watery stooland abdominal pain. i got endoscopy, colonoscopy, biopsy and celiac disease test done and all tests were negative.there has been no proper diagnosis yet. what should i do?

A member asked:

Can a colonoscopy help diagnose celiac disease?

A member asked:

Please tell me, could a colonoscopy diagnose celiac disease?

A member asked:

Can celiac disease cause high (2900) calprotectin? i have had cd and uc ruled out with colonoscopy?

A member asked:

I'm 38 female, smoker, have celiac disease but do not stick to diet, i've had one colonoscopy,found one sessile serrated polyp 9mm, should i worry?

A member asked:

Could my doctor diagnose celiac disease with a colonoscopy?

A member asked:

Is there any relation between ibd and celiac disease? how is celiac diagnosed? ( since i think colonoscopy is for large intestine only? )

A member asked:

I am having a colonoscopy in a week & have celiac disease, for colon prep i was told to limit my food a week before to a low fiber diet, whait's that?

A member asked:

I have been tired, irritable, and can't seem to lose weight. i have been working out 5 days week eating about 1600 calorie diet. i have celiac disease and i am eating a gluten free diet, just had a colonoscopy that was normal.

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