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What doctor or specialist should I go for celiac disease?

Celiac disease

Celiac Disease (CD) is an autoimmune digestive disorder in which the ingestion of gluten damages the small intestine. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, tingling/itching sensations, weight loss, and fatigue.


To treat celiac disease the most common doctors or specialists are:

Gastroenterologist :

The gastroenterologist is a doctor specializing in diseases of the digestive system including esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver.

Nutritionist :

A nutritionist is a professional expert in food, nutrition and dietetics.

Pediatrician :

A pediatrician is the specialist in charge of the health care and diseases of children and adolescents from birth to 18 years.

Doctor :

A doctor or family doctor is responsible for diagnosing and prescribing medical treatments to patients. The family doctor refers to patients where a specialist when a specific treatment is required.


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Remember that for the proper selection of health professional that treats celiac disease you must consider the nature, severity and symptoms you are presenting.

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