A new awareness campaign titled 'Think, Test, Treat' during Coeliac Awareness Month aims to highlight the significance of diagnosing coeliac disease, which affects many individuals in Ireland. Nutritionist Sarah Keogh emphasizes the need for increased public awareness about the symptoms, leading to potential misdiagnoses. Coeliac disease can manifest with various symptoms, including fatigue, stomach pain, and weight loss, and is often confused with other conditions. While there's no cure, adhering to a gluten-free diet can mitigate its effects. The campaign urges individuals to consult their GP for diagnosis via a simple blood test.
With so many people across Ireland living with undiagnosed coeliac disease, it's important that we amplify the conversation and help the public understand the symptoms.
Coeliac disease has a wide range of symptoms that affects different people in different ways which can lead to misdiagnosis and many people living with coeliac disease without realizing.
We urge those who suspect they may have coeliac disease to 'Think, Test, Treat' and a simple blood test from your doctor might provide the answer.
Left untreated, the disease can lead to severe complications such as malnutrition, osteoporosis, infertility, and an increased risk of certain types of cancer.
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