Via practica 3/2016

Diagnostic approach and treatment of coeliac disease in general practitioner office

To make a diagnosis of coeliac disease is very difficult for both, general practitioners and specialists. However, a patient is likely seen by his general practitioner more frequently than a specialist. This gives the general practitioner a better opportunity to raise the issue of a possible diagnosis of coeliac disease. The aim of this article is to summarise the main guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of coeliac disease by a general practitioner.

Keywords: coeliac disease, general practitioner, diagnosis and treatment of the coeliac disease, gluten free diet