“Can a gastroscopy detect celiac disease?”
I am a 39 year old female. I want to know if a gastroscopy can detect celiac disease?
7 Answers
A gastroscopy, also known as an upper endoscopy, can help diagnose celiac disease. During a gastroscopy, a thin tube with a camera is inserted into the esophagus to visualize the stomach and small intestine. During the procedure, biopsies can be taken from the small intestine to check for damage or inflammation characteristic of celiac disease. However, it's important to note that diagnosis of celiac disease typically involves several steps, including blood tests and genetic testing in addition to the biopsy obtained during a gastroscopy. Consulting with a healthcare professional would provide more detailed information regarding your specific situation.
Yes
Yes
It assists in diagnosis, yes.
To diagnose Celiac, your doctor will need to talk to you and do a physical exam. Blood work will also need to be done. And sometimes your Gastroenterologist will need to do an endoscopy to get biopsies for testing
The answer is yes. Small bowel tissue needs to be obtained during the procedure.
Yes, to help make a diagnosis of celiac requires biopsy of the duodenum via a gastroscopy or EGD. One needs to be on a gluten-containing diet in order for testing to be accurate.
