Dx, Celiac Dz

<p>Consider testing these grps of pts:</p>

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<li>Those with gastrointestinal symptoms including chronic or recurrent diarrhea, malabsorption, weight loss, and abdominal distension or bloating. This includes patients with symptoms suggestive for irritable bowel syndrome or severe lactose intolerance.</li>

<li>Individuals without other explanations for signs and symptoms such as iron deficiency anemia, folate or vitamin B12 deficiency, persistent elevation in serum aminotransferases, short stature, delayed puberty, recurrent fetal loss, low birthweight infants, and reduced fertility persistent apthous stomatitis, dental enamel hypoplasia, idiopathic peripheral neuropathy, nonhereditary cerebellar ataxia, or recurrent migraine headaches.</li>

<li>Symptomatic individuals at high risk for celiac disease including patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus or other autoimmune disorders, first- and second-degree relatives of individuals with celiac disease, patients with Turner, Down, or Williams syndromes.</li>

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