Anti – Gliadin IgG Antibodies (for children for celiac disease testing)

For adults, the following are tested: antibodies against tissue transglutaminase Anti-tTG IgA and IgG.

Celiac disease is an autoimmune, hereditary digestive tract disease where the body cannot tolerate certain proteins found in grains, generally known as gluten. Many people have celiac disease without knowing it, which can lead to serious complications.

Symptoms of celiac disease:

• weight loss, excessive thinness;
• diarrhea or constipation;
• stretching, aching pains in the abdomen, bloating;
• joint pains;
• blister-like rashes on the skin and mucous membranes;
• constant fatigue;
• iron deficiency anemia.

Symptoms of celiac disease become apparent when consuming foods made from wheat, rye, and barley. Celiac disease can damage not only the small intestine but also other organs. Possible autoimmune damage to the intestines, skin, liver, joints, uterus, heart, and other organs.

The diagnosis of celiac disease is conclusively confirmed or refuted by diagnostic tests for celiac disease:

• serological blood tests (antibodies against tissue transglutaminase (Anti-tTG), anti-gliadin antibodies;
• performing an intestinal biopsy.