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CHAPTER12 Gastrointestinalmedicine
Anal and perianalproblems
Haemorrhoids (‘piles’) Common in all age groups from mid- teens
onwards. Represent distention of the submucosal plexus of veins in the anus. 3 main groups situated at 3, 7, and 11 o’clock positions (relative to the patient viewed in lithotomy position). Risk factors: constipation; FH; vari­cose veins; pregnancy; i anal tone (cause not understood); pelvic tumour; portal hypertension. Classication:
1st degree Piles remain within the anal canal
2nd degree Prolapse out of anal verge but spontaneously reduce
3rd degree Prolapse out of anus and require digital reduction
4th degree Permanently prolapsed
Presentation Discomfort or discharge ± fresh red rectal bleeding (blood on toilet paper, coating stool, or dripping into pan after defecation); feeling of incomplete emptying of the rectum; mucus discharge; pruritus ani. Rectal examination:prolapsing piles are obvious, 1st- degree piles are not visible or palpable.
Management If piles are not obvious on examination, arrange proctoscopy ± sigmoidoscopy for all patients >40y. Treatment:soften stool (bran, ispa­ghula husk) and recommend topical analgesia (e.g. lidocaine 5% ointment or OTC preparation). If not responding to treatment, uncertainty over diag­nosis, or severe symptoms (e.g. soiling of underwear), refer for surgical assessment. Complications:
Strangulation Circulation to the pile is obstructed by the anal sphincter.
Results in intense pain + anal sphincter spasm. Treat with analgesia. If severe pain or symptoms are not settling, admit
Thrombosis Pain/ anal sphincter spasm— analgesia, ice packs and bed
rest— consider referral for surgery to prevent recurrence
Perianal haematoma (thrombosed external pile) Due to a rup-
tured supercial perianal vein causing a subcutaneous haematoma. Presents with sudden onset of severe perianal pain. Atender, 2– 4mm ‘dark blue­berry’ under the skin adjacent to the anus is visible. Give analgesia. Settles spontaneously over 71wk. If <1d old can be evacuated via a small incision under LA.
Rectal prolapse Occurs in 2 age groups— the very young, and those
>60y. Presents with mass coming down through the anus ± anal discharge. In adults there are 2 types:
Mucosal Adults with 3rd- degree piles— bowel musculature remains in
position but redundant mucosa prolapses from the anal canal
Complete Descent of the upper rectum into the lower anal canal.
Usually due to weak pelvic oor from childbirth. Bowel wall is inverted and passed out through the anus. May be associated uterine prolapse
Refer for surgery. Asupporting ring may be used if unt for surgery.
Anal ssure Anal mucosa is torn— usually on the posterior aspect of the
anal canal. May occur at any age. Presents with pain on defecation ± consti­pation ± fresh rectal bleeding (‘blood on toilet paper’). The ssure is often visible as is a ‘sentinel pile’ (bunched up mucosa at the base of the tear). Rectal examination is very tender due to muscle spasm.
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ANAL AND PERIANALPROBLEMS
Management Soften stool (e.g. ispaghula husk); try analgesic suppositories/ cream (e.g. cinchocaine/ hydrocortisone). If unsuccessful add glyceryl tri­nitrate 0.4% ointment bd which relieves pain and spasm but may cause headache; 2% topical diltiazem cream bd is a 3rd- line option (unlicensed). If interventions fail refer for surgical review.
Perianal abscess Usually caused by infection arising in a perianal gland.
Tends to lie between the internal and external sphincters and points to­wards the skin at the anal margin. May aect patients of any age and pre­sents with gradual onset of perianal pain which becomes throbbing and severe; defecation and sitting are painful— characteristically patients sit with one buttock raised o the chair. Examination:abscess in the skin next to the anus. Refer as an acute surgical emergency for drainage.
Perianal stula Abnormal connection between the lumen of the anus
(or rectum) and skin. Usually develops from a perianal abscess. Fistulae are either ‘high’ (open into the bowel above the deep external anal sphincter) or ‘low’ (open into the bowel below this point). High stulae are rare and usually due to UC, Crohn’s disease, or tumour— they are more complex to repair. Presents with persistent perianal discharge and/ or recurrent ab­scess. The external opening is usually visible lateral to the anus; the internal opening may be palpable on rectal examination. Refer for surgical repair.
Pilonidal sinus Obstruction of a hair follicle in the natal cleft. The in-
growing hair triggers a foreign body reaction l pain, swelling, abscess, and/ or stula formation ± foul smelling discharge. Refer for surgery.
Pruritus ani Itching around the anus. Occurs if the anus is moist or
soiled, e.g. poor personal hygiene; anal leakage or faecal incontinence; s­sures; nylon/ tight underwear. Other causes:dermatological conditions (e.g. contact dermatitis, lichen sclerosus); threadworm infection; anxiety; other causes of generalized pruritus (E p. 566). Treat cause if possible; avoid spicy food; moist wipe post- defecation.
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Threadworm Common in the UK— especially in children.
Enterobius vermicularis causes anal itch as it leaves the bowel to lay eggs on the perineum. Often seen as silvery thread- like worms at the anus of children. Treatment:mebendazole (avail­able OTC). Treat household contacts as well as the index case.
Anal ulcers Rare. Consider Crohn’s disease, syphilis, tumour— refer
Anal cancer Usually squamous cell cancer (>50%). Risk factors:anal sex;
syphilis; anal warts (HPV). Presents with bleeding, pain, anal mass or ulcer, pruritus, stricture, change in bowel habit. Amass may be palpable on rectal examination. Check for inguinal LNs.
Management Refer for urgent surgical review and conrmation of diag­nosis. Treatment is usually with a combination of radiotherapy ± chemo­therapy. Abdominoperineal resection is reserved for salvage therapy after chemo or radiotherapy failure.
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CHAPTER12 Gastrointestinalmedicine
Patients withostomies
0 Specialist stoma nurses are an extremely useful source of advice and help. If in doubt about the correct stoma appliances and accessories to supply, or a patient has a problem with a stoma, wherever possible liaise with your local specialist stoma nurse.
The rst iatrogenic stoma was constructed in France in 1776 for an obstructing rectal cancer. Stomas (from the Greek meaning ‘mouth’) may be temporary or permanent (Table 12.10).
Stoma retraction Can lead to leakage and severe skin problems. Most
common reason for re- operation. Refer for specialist advice.
Prolapse Seen most frequently with loop colostomy. If persists and dis-
rupts pouching, refer for consideration of revision.
Peristomal hernia Common complication. Symptomatic cases require
referral for repair.
Stenosis Narrowing of the stoma may result in diculty or pain passing
stool and/ or obstruction. If problematic refer for revision.
Skin complication Skin irritation can be due to:
• Leakage onto the skin
• Allergic reactions to the adhesive material in a skin barrier
• Fungal infection
• Inadequate hygiene
Prevention ofskincomplications
• Advise patients to clean, rinse, and pat the skin dry between pouch
changes
• Avoid using an oily soap, which can leave a lm that interferes with
proper adhesion of the skin barrier
• Ensure the pouch system ts
• Treat any infection with oral antibiotics and/ or oral/ topical antifungals
• Apply skin barrier cream
• If the skin is uneven (e.g. due to scarring), ll irregularities with stoma
paste to give a better t
• Consider the use of convex discs or stoma belts (refer to specialist
stoma nurse for advice)
Diet
• Avoid foods that cause intestinal upset or diarrhoea
• For descending/ sigmoid colostomy, avoid foods that cause constipation. If constipation does occur, i uid intake and/ or dietary bre
• Certain foods, e.g. beans, cucumbers, and carbonated drinks, can cause gas, along with certain habits such as talking or swallowing air while eating, using a straw, breathing through the mouth, and chewing gum
• Adaily portion of applesauce, cranberry juice, yogurt, or buttermilk can help control odour. If odour is strong and persistent, consider use of charcoal lters or pouch deodorizers (seek advice from a specialist stoma nurse)
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PATIENTS WITHOSTOMIES
Table12.10 The 3 main types ofstoma
Colostomy Ileostomy Urostomy
Age:most >50y Peak age range:10– 50y Age:most >50y
Output:depends on site:
Transverse
colostomy— soft stool
Descending/ sigmoid
colostomy— formed stool
Reasons for colostomy: Carcinoma Diverticular disease Trauma Radiation enteritis Bowel ischaemia Hirschsprung’s disease Congenital abnormalities Obstruction Crohn’s disease Faecal incontinence
Output:soft/ uid stool Output:urine— continent
Reasons for ileostomy:
Ulcerative colitis Crohn’s disease Familial polyposis coli Obstruction Radiation enteritis Trauma Bowel ischaemia Meconium ileus Carcinoma
procedures using bowel to fashion a bladder which is then drained with a catheter through the stoma are becoming common
Reasons for urostomy: Carcinoma Urinary incontinence Fistulas Spinal column disorders
Drugs Enteric- coated and modied- release preparations are unsuitable
for people with bowel stomas— particularly for patients with ileostomy.
Psycho- social problems Self- help groups provide information and tips
on lifestyle and stoma care; specialist stoma nurses can provide support and counselling.
Activities Advise patients to avoid rough contact sports and heavy lifting
as these might l herniation around the stoma. Patients with stomas may swim. Water will not enter a stoma due to peristalsis so stomas do not need to be covered when bathing. Abody belt (available on FP10) to hold the stoma bag in place against the body may stop rustling/ leakage for those doing aerobic exercise— seek advice from a specialist stoma nurse.
Travel Advise patients to pack sucient supplies of their stoma products
and carry supplies with them in case baggage is misplaced. Avoid storing supplies in a very hot environment as heat may damage pouches.
Patient advice and support
British Colostomy Association F 0800 328 4257 M www. colostomyassociation.org.uk
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CHAPTER12 Gastrointestinalmedicine
Chronic diarrhoea andmalabsorption
Chronic diarrhoea Diarrhoea persisting >4wk. Patients’ perceptions
of diarrhoea vary widely. Clarify what is meant. Chronic diarrhoea aects ~4– 5% of adults in the UK. There are many causes (Table 12.11) and all patients require investigation. Careful history is vital.
Symptoms suggestive oforganicdisease
• History of <3mo duration
• Mainly nocturnal or continuous (as opposed to intermittent) diarrhoea
• Signicant weight d
• Liquid stools with blood and/ or mucus
Symptoms suggestive ofmalabsorption
• Pale and/ or oensive stools
• Steatorrhoea— excess fat in faeces. The stool is pale- coloured, foul smelling, and oats (‘dicult to ush’)
Examination and investigation Full examination. Look for signs of systemic disease and examine abdomen/ pelvis thoroughly. Check:
Blood FBC, ESR, Ca2+, LFTs, haematinics, TFTs, coeliac serology, CA125 in women (refer for USS of abdomen/ pelvis if i)
Stool M,C&S ± faecal calprotectin (useful in primary care for distinguishing between IBS and inammatory bowel disease if <40y)
Management
• If obvious identiable cause (e.g. GI infection, constipation, drug side eect) treat and review. Refer to gastroenterology if treatment fails
• If symptoms suggestive of functional bowel disease and <45y with normal investigations, irritable bowel syndrome is likely. Reassure, oer advice, and review as necessary. Refer to gastroenterology if atypical symptoms appear or the patient is unhappy with the diagnosis
• Otherwise refer to gastroenterology for assessment. Speed of referral depends on age and severity of symptoms
Refer urgently (to be seen in <2wk)
To a team specializing incolorectal cancerif
• Any age + anal, rectal, or abdominal mass*
• Any age + rectal bleeding + unexplained abdominal pain, change in
bowel habit, weight loss, or iron deciency anaemia
• Aged ≥40y + unexplained weight loss + abdominal pain, or
• Aged ≥50y + unexplained rectal bleeding, or
• Aged ≥60y + iron- deciency anaemia or persistent change in bowel
habit or faecal occult blood +ve
* Apelvic mass outside the bowel warrants urgent referral to a urologist or gynaecologist.
For direct access CT (or USS ifCT not available) if ≥60y + weight loss AND ≥1 of:
• Diarrhoea
• Back pain
• Abdominal pain
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• Constipation
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CHRONIC DIARRHOEA ANDMALABSORPTION
Table12.11 Causes ofchronic diarrhoea
Colon
Colonic cancer Ulcerative colitis Crohn’s disease Constipation with overow diarrhoea
Endocrine
DM (autonomic neuropathy) Hyperthyroidism Hypoparathyroidism Addison’s disease Hormone- secreting tumours (e.g. carcinoid)
Small bowel
Crohn’s disease Coeliac disease Other enteropathies (e.g. Whipple’s disease) Bile acid malabsorption Ischaemia Enzyme deciencies (e.g. lactase deciency) Radiation damage Bacterial overgrowth Lymphoma Infection (e.g. giardiasis, Cryptosporidium) Irritable bowel syndrome
Pancreas
Pancreatic cancer Chronic pancreatitis CF
Other
Ovarian cancer Bowel resection Bile salt malabsorption Intestinal stula Drugs Alcohol Autonomic neuropathy ‘Factitious’ diarrhoea
Malabsorption Presents with chronic diarrhoea, weight d, steator-
rhoea, vitamin/ iron deciencies, and/ or oedema due to protein deciency. Refer to gastroenterology for investigation/ treatment of the cause.
Usualcauses
• Coeliac disease— E p. 382
• Crohn’s disease— E p. 384
• Chronic pancreatitis— E p. 402
Rarercauses
• Cystic brosis (CF)
• Pancreatic cancer— E p. 404
• Whipple’s disease
• Biliary insuciency
• Bacterial overgrowth
• Chronic infection (e.g. giardiasis,
tropical sprue)
• Following gastric surgery
Whipple’s disease A cause of malabsorption which usually occurs
in  >50y. Other features: arthralgia, pigmentation, weight d, lymph­adenopathy, ± cerebellar or cardiac signs. Cause: Tropheryma whipplei. Refer for gastroenterology assessment. Jejunal biopsy is characteristic. Treatment:long- term broad spectrum antibiotics.
Malabsorption inchildren E p. 866
Factitious diarrhoea Responsible for 4% of referrals to gastroenter-
ology departments and 20% of tertiary referrals. Due to laxative abuse or adding of water or urine to stool samples. Dicult to spot— have a high index of suspicion especially in patients with history of eating disorder or somatization.
Further information
British Society of Gastroenterology (2018) Guidelines for the investiga­tion of chronic diarrhoea. M https:// gut.bmj.com/ content/ 67/ 8/ 1380 NICE (2009) Diarrhoea and vomiting in children under 5. M www.nice. org.uk/ Guidance/ CG84 NICE (2015, updated 2017)Suspected cancer:recognition and referral. Mwww.nice.org.uk/ guidance/ ng12
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Faecalincontinence
Aects 72% of all ages, causing great personal disability. It is a common reason for carers to request placement in a nursing home.
Causes
• Age and frailty
• Constipation (overow incontinence)
• Colonic resection/ anal surgery
• Rectal prolapse/ haemorrhoids
• Loose stools or diarrhoea from any cause, e.g. inammatory bowel disease
• After radiotherapy
History Aimed at establishing the underlying causes of the incontinence
(may be >1) and other factors that might be contributing to it. Ask about:
• Onset and nature of symptoms. 0 Always consider faecal incontinence when patients present with anal soreness and/ or itching
• Bowel habit including timing and frequency of incontinence
• Diculties with toileting and help available
• Other medical conditions
• Medication
Examination General and rectal examination (to detect abnormalities
of anal tone, local anal pathology, e.g. rectal prolapse, and constipation causing overow incontinence). Further examination depends on age group and history, e.g. cognitive assessment if suspected cognitive decit; neuro­logical examination if d anal tone.
• Systemic sclerosis
• Neurological disorders
• Congenital disorders (e.g.anal
atresia, Hirschsprung’s disease)
• Emotional problems
(e.g.encopresis in children)
• Diet
• Social circumstances
Persistent change in bowel habit to looser stools may be a sign of GI malignancy— E p. 362.
Primary caremanagement
Treatment ofcause
• Clear any constipation/ faecal loading (E p. 350)— use rectal preparations initially to clear faecal load. If unsuccessful/ rectal preparations are inappropriate, then switch to oral laxatives. Take steps to prevent recurrence, e.g. add bre to diet, i uid intake, consider regular laxatives
• Treat other reversible causes, e.g. infective diarrhoea, UC
• Consider alternatives to any contributing medications, e.g. tranquillizers
General measures where cause cannot betreated
• Advise uid intake of at least 1.5L/ d
• Encourage bowel emptying after a meal— advise patients to assume a seated/ squatting position and not to strain
• Ensure that toilet facilities are private, accessible, and safe— refer for OT assessment if needed
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FAECALINCONTINENCE
• Manipulate diet to promote optimal stool consistency and predictable
bowel emptying. Afood/ uid diary may be helpful. Only change one food at a time. Consider referral to a dietician
• If stool must be in the rectum at a set time (e.g. when a carer is there),
manipulate bowel action with PR/ PO laxatives and/ or loperamide
• If loose stools, consider treatment with loperamide, co- phenotrope
or codeine phosphate, prn or continuously. When using loperamide, introduce at a very low dose (consider syrup for doses <2mg) and idose until desired stool consistency is reached. Dose and/ or frequency can be adjusted i or d in response to stool consistency and lifestyle. 0Do not use if hard stools, undiagnosed diarrhoea, or are- up of UC
• Review regularly. If no improvement with simple strategies, consider
referral for specialist care
Patients with faecal incontinence from enteral feeding Discuss with the patient’s dietician. Modifying type/ timing of feeds may help.
Patients withspinal injury or disease Bowel function is a reex action which we learn to override as children. If the lesion is above the level of this reex pathway (T12 for bowel function) then automatic emptying will still occur when the bladder or bowel is full, although there is no control. If the lesion is below this level there is no emptying reex. Bowel care programmes re­ect this. Useful leaets are available from the Spinal Injuries Association (F0800 980 0501 M www.spinal.co.uk).
Referral Consider if symptoms are not controlled:
• To continence adviser— for advice on skin care/ hygiene, and supplies
of incontinence pads. Pelvic oor muscle training, bowel retraining, biofeedback, electrical stimulation, and/ or rectal irrigation may be useful. Devices, e.g. anal plugs or faecal collectors, can help in some situations
• To surgeon— for sphincter repair if signicant sphincter defect;
for consideration of implanted sacral nerve stimulation device; for appendicostomy/ continent colonic conduit for anterograde irrigation in patients with colonic motility disorders; for stoma formation (last resort)
• To old age psychiatry— if cognitive decit and incontinence
• To paediatrics— if encopresis due to chronic constipation— or child
psychiatry if encopresis due to emotional distress
Encopresis inchildren E p. 893
Further information
NICE (2007) Faecal incontinence. M www.nice.org.uk/ guidance/ cg49
Patient information
Bladder and Bowel Community Provides information and support as well as ‘Just can’t wait’ or JCW cards. This card allows patients with bowel prob­lems access to sta toilet facilities in many high street stores on production of their access card. F 0800 031 5412 M www.bladderandbowel.org RADAR keys The National Key Scheme (NKS)oers independent access to disabled people to around 7000 locked public toilets around the UK. Keys are available to purchase from M www.disabilityrightsuk.org. If the patient has an ongoing disability, purchase can be made VAT free.
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Coeliacdisease
Coeliac disease is a common disorder (UK prevalence 0.5– 1%, : 83:1) although only a minority have recognized disease. Gluten sensitivity results in inammation of the bowel and malabsorption. Peak incidence in adults is in the 5th decade; in children at ~4y. Associated with HLA- DQ2 or DQ8; rst- degree relatives have a 1:10 chance of being aected. See Table 12.12.
Investigation
Serological testing IgA anti- tissue transglutaminase antibodies (TTG) or anti- endomysial antibodies (EMA). Test ifN:persistent/ unexplained GI symptoms, faltering growth, prolonged fatigue, unexpected weight d, severe/ persistent mouth ulcers, unexplained iron, vitamin B12 or folate deciency, type 1 DM or autoimmune thyroid disease (at diagnosis), irritable bowel syndrome, rst- degree relative with coeliac disease, 0test only if eaten >1 meal/ d containing gluten for ≥6wk
Other tests Also consider FBC, ESR/ CRP, vitamin B12, folate, ferritin, LFTs, Ca2+, TFTs, and stool sample for M,C&S (if diarrhoea)
IgA deciency is i >6× in people with coeliac disease. If IgA de- cient, IgA TTG/ EMA may give false −ve result. If clinical suspicion and IgA TTG/ EMA is −ve, check serum IgA. If decient, request IgG TTG/ EMA.
Initial management Refer for specialist review if:
• +ve serology— duodenal biopsy showing villous atrophy is diagnostic
• Strong clinical suspicion of coeliac disease but −ve serology
• Unwilling to reintroduce gluten to diet to enable serological testing
Gluten- free diet Cornerstone of management of coeliac disease.
Should be followed lifelong. Avoid proteins derived from wheat, rye or barley. Avoidance of oats is controversial. Refer to a dietician for spe­cialist advice. Coeliac UK provides a directory of approved products as well as recipes for those on gluten- free diets.
Prescriptions for gluten- free foods Prescribe adequate gluten- free foods (Table 12.13), marking prescriptions ‘ACBS’. Add decient nutrients (e.g. iron, folic acid, Ca2+) until established on a gluten- free diet.
Failure torespond todiet Most commonly due to continued gluten ingestion (intentional or inadvertent). Re- refer to dietician. If symptoms recur after a period of remission, re- refer for specialist review.
Pneumococcal vaccination Pneumococcal infection is more common
2° to hyposplenism— advise vaccination.
Follow- up Every 12mo by GP. Routine checks include:symptoms, weight,
diet, and consider blood tests (Hb, vitamin B12, folate, iron, albumin, Ca2+, TTG or EMA antibodies), co- morbidities, and need for specialist follow- up.
Long- term complications Almost eliminated by strict diet:
• Osteoporosis— consider DEXA scan at diagnosis, after 3y on a gluten- free diet (if abnormal baseline DEXA), at the menopause for , aged 55y for , or if fragility fracture
• Malignancy— lymphoma or carcinoma of the small intestine. Rare— if suspected, refer urgently for specialist review
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COELIACDISEASE
Table12.12 Presentation ofcoeliac disease
Symptoms and signs Associated conditions
Chronic/ intermittent diarrhoea (50%) Failure to thrive/ faltering growth in children Recurrent abdominal pain/ cramping/ bloating Other persistent unexplained GI symptoms, e.g. nausea/ vomiting Sudden or unexpected weight d Unexplained anaemia (iron deciency or other)
Genetic predisposition
First- degree relative (parent, sibling, child) Down’s/ Turner syndrome
GI
Dental enamel defects Mouth ulcers Irritable bowel syndrome Microscopic colitis Persistent/ unexplained constipation Unexplained, persistent i in liver enzymes (usually normalize in <6mo on gluten- free diet) Autoimmune liver disease
Musculoskeletal
d bone mineral density Low trauma fracture Metabolic bone disease (e.g. rickets, osteomalacia) Sjögren’s syndrome Sarcoidosis
Endocrine
Type 1 DM Autoimmune thyroid disease Addison’s disease Amenorrhoea
Other
Unexplained alopecia Dermatitis herpetiformis Depression or bipolar disorder Polyneuropathy Epilepsy Autoimmune myocarditis Chronic TTP Lymphoma Recurrent miscarriage Unexplained subfertility
Table12.13 Guide tothe amount ofgluten- free products toprescribe monthly forpatients withcoeliac disease
Child age Units/ mo age Units/ mo age Units/ mo
1– 3y 10 19– 59y 18 19– 74y 14
4– 6y 11 60– 74y 16 75+y 12
7– 10y 13 75+y 14 Breastfeeding Add 4 units
11– 14y 15 3rd trimester
15– 18y 18 High activity level ( or )— add 4 units
400g of bread or rolls or baguette=1 unit 250g of pasta=1 unit
500g of bread or our=2 units 2 pizza bases=1 unit
200g of sweet or savour y biscuits, crackers, or crispbread=1 unit
pregnancy
Add 1 unit
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Further information
British Society of Gastroenterology (2014) Diagnosis and management of adult coeliac disease. M www.bsg.org.uk/ clinical- guidelines/ small- bowel­nutrition/ guidelines- on- the- diagnosis- and- management- of- adult- coeliac­disease.html NICE (2015) Coeliac disease:recognition, assessment and management. M www.nice.org.uk/ guidance/ ng20
Patient advice and support
Coeliac UK F 0333 332 2033 M www.coeliac.org.uk
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