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A member asked:

What other methods is there of diagnosing celiac disease besides the blood test/gluten free diet/endoscopy? i can't afford endoscopy or the blood test

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Dr. Thomas Rayson answered

Specializes in Pathology

Don't eat bread: If you think you have celiac disease and yet you don't want to have a diagnostic workup the answer is quite simple avoid all gluten containing products such as flour bread products there are many gluten-free alternatives in all the markets just do that and don't cheat on it.

Dr Mutnick agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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