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This test looks for specific antibodies in your blood that may indicate celiac disease. Celiac disease is an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Finding these antibodies can help diagnose celiac disease.
This Endomysial Antibody IgA test helps identify potential celiac disease, a condition often causing the symptoms you're experiencing, by looking for specific antibodies in your blood.
Finding the cause(s) of:
Abdominal pain: This test can help identify celiac disease, which often causes abdominal pain due to intestinal damage.
Anemia: Celiac disease, which this test can help diagnose, can lead to anemia because it interferes with nutrient absorption.
Bloating: This test can help identify celiac disease, a common cause of bloating due to digestive issues.
Diarrhea: The Endomysial Antibody IgA test can help diagnose celiac disease, a frequent cause of diarrhea.
Fatigue: This test can help identify celiac disease, which often causes fatigue due to poor nutrient absorption and inflammation.
Weight loss: Celiac disease, which this test can help diagnose, can lead to weight loss because the body cannot properly absorb nutrients.
Symptoms
Abdominal pain, Anemia, Bloating, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Weight loss
