Question

A 29-year-old woman presents with chronic diarrhoea, weight loss, and iron deficiency anaemia. Tissue transglutaminase IgA is markedly elevated, and duodenal biopsy confirms villous atrophy. According to Canadian gastroenterology guidelines, what is the cornerstone of treatment?

Accepted Answer

Gluten-free diet for life

Answer

Lactose-free diet

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Empiric steroids for 6 months

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Probiotic supplementation

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Watchful waiting with nutritional monitoring only

Practice question

A 29-year-old woman presents with chronic diarrhoea, weight loss, and iron deficiency anaemia. Tissue transglutaminase IgA is markedly elevated, and duodenal biopsy confirms villous atrophy. According to Canadian gastroenterology guidelines, what is the cornerstone of treatment?