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Gluten Free Diet-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on gluten free diet as follows: Plain milk and plain yogurt are usually considered gluten free and so, are good for consumption by individuals with gluten sensitivity. Exercise caution with/avoid malted milk products, flavored milk, flavored yogurts, and yogurts with cookies, as the added ingredients could contain gluten and compromise the limitation placed on gluten consumption. Regular ice cream is safe for consumption, but avoid ice cream with cookies or candy, as [...]

Gluten Free Diet-2

Patient/caregiver was educated gluten free diet as follows: All processed foods, such as, frozen meals, ready to be eaten curries, canned fruits, and canned vegetables are best avoided, for the risk of contamination with gluten during food processing. Avoid all ready-to-consume meals in the grocery stores, left open for picking by individual customers. Cross-contamination with gluten is a severe risk, when individuals use the same spoon to serve breaded products and gluten free products. All [...]

Gluten Free Diet-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on gluten free diet as follows: Gluten is a protein found in cereal grains, such as, wheat, rye, & barley. Various food products made of these cereal grains, such as, bread and bakery products, breakfast cereals, pasta, soups, sauces, beer, and whiskey can also carry significant amounts of gluten and so, are best avoided for compliance with gluten free diet. Cross contact with gluten may also occur when other cereals such as, [...]

Long-term Complications of Untreated Celiac Disease

Patient was educated on long-term complications of untreated Celiac disease as follows: Loss of fluid volume in stool resulting in dehydration and poor skin turgor over time, secondary to poor absorption of water due to damage to the villi. Malnutrition with extreme weight loss due to poor absorption of nutrients in the small intestine, due to damage to the villi. Pale skin and mucus membranes, increasing shortness of breath, increased heart rate, and markedly limited [...]

Symptoms of Celiac Disease

Patient was educated on symptoms of Celiac disease as follows: Abdominal fullness and pain, bloating of abdomen with production of gas, all symptoms of indigestion secondary to damaged small intestinal mucosa and compromised digestion of food material. Loss of fluid volume in stool, secondary to poor absorption of water due to damage to the villi. Pale skin and mucus membranes with increasing shortness of breath, secondary to anemia, due to poor absorption of iron in [...]