Follow-up of Celiac Disease.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a strict gluten-free diet in achieving symptomatic, serologic, and histologic remission in patients with celiac disease.
Results Summary
The study found that a strict gluten-free diet leads to remission in most patients, with complete histologic remission more common in children than adults. Yearly follow-up is recommended for all age groups after remission is achieved.
Population
Patients with celiac disease (children, adolescents, and adults).
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
complete removal of gluten from the diet | decrease | celiac disease | patients | - | effective treatment | #1 |
strict gluten-free diet | decrease | symptomatic, serologic, and histologic remission | most patients | - | results in remission | #2 |
strict gluten-free diet | decrease | histologic remission | children | - | complete | #3 |
strict gluten-free diet | no change | recovery | adults | - | slower and more frequently incomplete | #4 |
Currently, the only effective treatment for celiac disease is complete removal of gluten from the diet. However, patients need to follow a strict gluten-free diet that results in symptomatic, serologic, and histologic remission in most patients. Histologic remission is usually complete in children, but recovery is slower and more frequently incomplete in adults. When remission has been achieved, yearly follow-up is recommended for adults, children, and adolescents. This article deals with conventional strategies used in order to follow-up patients on treatment and aiming to obtain the best clinical outcome.