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I am wondering when a biopsy should be pursued in an individual with normal
antibody levels.
I have a 12-year-old daughter whose biopsy confirmed Celiac Disease one year
ago. All 4 antibodies on the celiac panel were high, though she had atypical
symptoms -- no diarrhea, but frequent nausea, vomiting, headaches, and lack of
growth and energy.
I also have a 10-year-old daughter. She exhibits typical symptoms -- periodic
bouts of daily diarrhea and abdominal pain, lasting several weeks at a stretch
-- but her antibody levels tested normal on 2 separate occasions. (She was
also tested for the other usual possibilities.) Her pediatrician plans to
treat her for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, but I'm wondering if a biopsy would
be advisable. Does anyone have experience or advice in a case like this?
Thank you!
Diane Boyd
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