Article: gluten-free

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Are you trying to learn the basics of how and why to eat gluten free? Look no further. Here are simple answers to commonly asked questions

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1. How can I get tested for celiac diseases?

Ask to have a blood test done that measures blood levels of gluten-related antibodies (IgA and IgC antigliadin, antitissue transglutaminase, and possibly antiendomysial antibodies). If those indicators come back positive, a doctor typically recommends an intestinal biopsy to confirm a diagnosis of celiac disease.

A small percentage of gastroenterologists now use capsule endoscopy, also known as pill cam or EndoCapsule. This is a newer procedure in which the patient swallows a camera ...

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