“How do you manage patients with celiac?”
I was diagnosed with celiac. How do you manage patients with celiac?
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There is only one current treatment: gluten free diet.
A dietitian can provide a lot of useful information on how to do this diet.
A dietitian can provide a lot of useful information on how to do this diet.
Managing celiac disease primarily involves strict adherence to a gluten-free diet. This means avoiding all foods containing wheat, barley, rye, and any derivatives. It’s essential to educate patients about hidden sources of gluten in processed foods and medications. Regular follow-up with healthcare providers is necessary to monitor for complications, such as nutrient deficiencies, and to ensure adherence to the gluten-free lifestyle. In some cases, a dietitian may assist with meal planning to ensure proper nutrition. Managing celiac disease also includes addressing any related conditions like osteoporosis or anemia.
Managing nutrition is key, balancing your vitamins and minerals goes a long way with a focus specifically & especially on gluten intake (wheat/oats*). This is rooted in your immune system and expressed through your intestinal tract so relieving the symptoms can be worked from many angles on both ends here. Genetics may play a role here, as well as your environmental conditions pertaining to diet and nutrition. Keep in mind that your age and the condition of your organs plays a role in lieu of your bodies processes of absorption, digestion, metabolism and excretion. Achieving optimum results in terms of relief, treatment and management may begin with attention to your nutrition, vitamins and minerals here, again with reducing gluten levels to prevent triggering an attack on your intestines from your immune system in all that you intake. Diet is key specifically to your levels and types of protein ingested, best of luck! If this data is not helpful please seek further assistance from your primary care doctor and/or local medical professionals. Take care!