Celiac Disease

Guest: Joseph A. Murray, M.D.  Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD)  The diagnosis and management of Celiac Disease is discussed with Dr. Joseph Murray, a gastroenterologist from the Mayo Clinic. Specific topics discussed include: Typical presentations of Celiac Disease in children and adults Difficulties encountered in establishing a diagnosis Small bowel pathology seen in Celiac Disease Mechanism for malabsorption in Celiac Disease Risk factors for Celiac Disease Celiac Disease and pregnancy How to confirm a diagnosis of Celiac DiseaseLaboratory tests Necessity of a small bowel biopsy Management of Celiac Disease Challenges in maintaining a gluten-free diet Potential long-term complications of Celiac Disease Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.