Gluten sensitivity causes damage to the small intestine preventing proper absorption of nutrients from food.
Symptoms include abdominal pain and bloating.
The affected person loses weight and may suffer from deficiency of vitamins and minerals.
Approximately 25,000 people are affected in the UK - it is rare in Africa and Asia. It is more likely to run in families and so a genetic link is likely.
Symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating and fatigue with bulky, greasy looking, foul smelling stools.
Approximately 25,000 people are affected in the UK - it is rare in Africa and Asia. It is more likely to run in families and so a genetic link is likely.
A specially labelled blood sample collection kit containing everything needed by a nurse or doctor to take the blood sample. The kit will be unique and coded specifically to you.
A Medical History & Lifestyle questionnaire is included with this test. It covers important areas such as illness, injuries, medical conditions, medication, family health history and much more.
The Medical History & Lifestyle questionnaire provides us with vital information which can affect how your results are interpreted and what advice you receive.
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Phlebotomy
