Anti – tTG IgG | Antibodies against tissue transglutaminase (for adults to investigate celiac disease)

Celiac disease is an autoimmune, hereditary digestive tract disorder where the body cannot tolerate certain proteins found in grains, collectively known as gluten. Many people have celiac disease and are unaware of it. It poses serious complications.

Symptoms of celiac disease:

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

Signs 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 includes intestines, skin, liver, joints, uterus, heart, and other organs.

The definitive confirmation or exclusion of celiac disease is achieved through diagnostic tests for celiac disease:

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