Gastroenterology consultation

Ashley is a 17 year old young woman, presenting with chronic watery diarrhoea, bloating, abdominal pain. Clinical, imaging, and laboratory results strongly suggest diagnosis of coeliac disease, requiring lifelong adherence to gluten-free diet.

Additionally, chronic malabsorption has resulted in iron-deficiency anaemia, requiring iron supplementation either orally or via infusion. Bone mineral density imaging required to exclude osteoporosis.

Referral to dietitian and patient education.

Other consultations

Not indicated.