A gastroenterology specialist warned that diagnosis of celiac disease, which affects one in every 100 people, can take years.
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Prof. Dr. İrfan Kolaylı, a gastroenterology specialist, noted that diagnosis of celiac disease is difficult due to its atypical symptoms. The disease, which is widespread globally, can progress for years without being diagnosed. The specialist emphasized that early diagnosis is of critical importance for patients.
Celiac disease affects one in every 100 people but diagnosis can take years due to atypical symptoms. If left untreated, the disease causes irreversible damage to the intestinal mucosa, and the only treatment is a lifelong gluten-free diet.
If you are experiencing digestive problems, fatigue or weight loss but there are no classic causes, you should be tested for celiac disease because the earlier the diagnosis is made, the less organ damage occurs. Since you may need to switch to a gluten-free lifestyle, your eating habits and food choices could change permanently.