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Coeliac Disease: A Subtle yet Life Changing Diagnosis.

Dilhara Karunaratne
Published in: Journal of patient experience (2021)
Coeliac disease is a common autoimmune condition, which may present with a wide variety of extraintestinal symptoms that contribute to a significant delay in disease diagnosis. This personal account, from the perspective of a medical doctor, is an insight into the lived experience of coeliac disease, the process of diagnosis, and the lifestyle changes and challenges associated with the gluten-free diet.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • cardiovascular disease
  • metabolic syndrome
  • depressive symptoms
  • sleep quality