Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

The prevalence rate of coeliac disease in the UK is _____%, but only 36% of people with the condition are currently clinically diagnosed

Pyloric stenosis is idiopathic but _____ increases ↑ the incidence risk

Coeliac disease can be complicated with _____ because of malabsorption of vitamin D

_____ can be used to monitor gluten-free diet compliance for coeliac disease

Pyloric stenosis is more common in _____

Hint: gender

_____ is felt on physical examination of pyloric stenosis

What electrolyte disturbances are present in pyloric stenosis? _____ alkalosis

Hint: 2

Children with coeliac disease usually present around _____ to 2 years old

Patients with coeliac disease are offered _____ vaccination every 5 years

_____ is an autoimmune disorder characterised by hypersensitivity to dietary gluten