Case study: ultra- short coeliac disease
A female patient in her mid 50’s self-referred to the Dietetic Led Coeliac Outpatient Clinic for advice.
Case Studies
Case studies from real life clinical cases illustrate the overlapping phenomenon of gluten-related disorders – and the related challenges.
Case studies on coeliac disease, wheat allergy, gluten/wheat sensitivity and irritable bowel syndrome
Due to the phenomenon of symptomatic overlap, the diagnosis and treatment of gluten-related disorders (GRD) often proves challenging. Real world case studies on coeliac disease, wheat allergy, gluten/wheat sensitivity and irritable bowel syndrome may be helpful in supporting understanding. Ask yourself how you would have approached the situation – and read how other clinicians have shed light on unclear cases.
Case study: personal diagnosis of Coeliac Disease
While classical gastrointestinal symptoms are widely recognised in Coeliac Disease, many individuals present with subtle or non specific features, which can delay diagnosis.
Case study: Use of gluten-free staple foods to support adherence to a low FODMAP diet
A female in her late 20s, working in a stressful office-based role, was seen in a private remote dietetic clinic as part of a four-month 1:1 IBS coaching programme
Case study: Nutritional Management on newly diagnosed
The patient was a woman in her late 30s referred to a telephone outpatient dietetic clinic following a new diagnosis of coeliac disease.
Case study: Accurate Diagnosis of Coeliac Disease
A male patient in his mid 60’s was referred to the Dietetic Led Coeliac Outpatient Clinic for the management of Coeliac Disease with a new diagnosis made based on symptoms of significant weight loss and Marsh 3B villous atrophy and increased lymphocytosis. Coeliac serology results were awaited.