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Coeliac at 7?

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MiniCooperLover · 07/01/2019 13:39

My MIL passed away a couple of years ago after being diagnosed at 70 with serious internal organ damage due to undiagnosed coeliac (it was listed on her death certificate as a main cause). Since then my DH has had a negative blood test but after the camera down his throat they've started to do more tests for him as he clearly has gastric issues.

Our 7 year old has never been a big eater, food doesn't interest him so he's always had a small appetite (though will generally try most things in small portions). Since October he's regularly talked about stomach aches, he'll vaguely point around his tummy but to me he looks thinner (though a growth spurt in height may have contributed to that). He's paler (but it's winter) and just a bit more lethargic than usual. I spoke with school, no issues. Quizzes him gently to see if anything worrying him at school, doesn't seem to be.

I had him checked by the GP before Christmas as he had a virus and he mentioned the stomach ache then (annoyingly I didn't think to mention the family history re Coeliac). The GP said come back in NY if it persists. He's barely eating, his diet is full of healthy food but I'm worried now. Will GPs investigate for Coeliac at 7?

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RNBrie · 07/01/2019 13:54

My daughter has just had investigations for coeliac disease and she is 4. Her blood tests came back fine but I'd describe her exactly like your son.

We've been referred for an ultrasound next but paediatrician says tummy pain is very common in small children and she'll probably grow out if it before they find anything wrong with her

MrsKCastle · 07/01/2019 22:51

Yes, I think they will do a blood test if you mention the family history.

We're currently going through diagnosis: my 10 year old has had a positive blood test, waiting for referral, I'm waiting for the results of my blood test and my 7 year old DD has just seen the GP today. We have all had slightly different but overlapping symptoms, but all 3 of us were referred for a range of blood tests, including coeliacs, to see what is going on. There's no history in our family, but I did mention that I was concerned about CD at the first appointment. Not sure if he would have tested for it anyway.

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