Celiac & Malabsorption

Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition where eating gluten (found in wheat, barley, and rye) triggers your immune system to attack the lining of your small intestine. This damages the villi (tiny finger-like projections) that absorb nutrients, leading to malabsorption — your body can't properly absorb vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients from food.

Undiagnosed celiac disease can cause chronic fatigue, anemia, bone loss, infertility, and other serious complications. Many people live with symptoms for years without knowing the cause. Getting tested and diagnosed means you can start a gluten-free diet that lets your intestine heal — most patients feel significantly better within weeks.

1. Blood test: A simple blood test checks for specific antibodies (tTG-IgA) that are elevated in celiac disease
2. Endoscopy with biopsy: If the blood test is positive, a small tissue sample is taken from the small intestine during an endoscopy to confirm the diagnosis
3. Additional tests: Vitamin and mineral levels, bone density scans, and genetic testing (HLA-DQ2/DQ8) may be recommended
4. Treatment is a strict gluten-free diet — and our team helps you every step of the way

Blood test: same day | Endoscopy: 15 min

• ✓Do NOT start a gluten-free diet before testing (it can cause false negatives)
• ✓No fasting required for the blood test
• ✓Fasting 6-8 hours if endoscopy is needed

• •Blood tests are quick and results are usually ready within 2–3 days
• •If an endoscopy is needed, it takes about 15 minutes under light sedation
• •You'll meet with a nutritionist who will help you transition to a gluten-free diet
• •Regular follow-up visits to monitor your antibody levels and nutritional health