Previously known in Hebrew as "Machalat HaKereset", it is characterized by sensitivity to gluten, the protein found in grains. It can be diagnosed at any age.
Symptoms may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, iron deficiency anemia, early calcium loss, and more. Diagnosis is established by combining a blood test (serology) and a duodenal biopsy taken during a gastroscopy.
The duodenum is the upper part of the small intestine. Bile and pancreatic juices drain into it, initiating the main digestion process. In advanced endoscopy, the duodenum is a strategic area for treating biliary tract issues (ERCP), tumors, and complex polyps.
A biopsy is a medical procedure in which a small sample of tissue is taken from the body for microscopic examination in a laboratory.
The purpose of the test is to identify cellular changes, determine whether the process is inflammatory, infectious, or tumorous, and to help the physician choose the most appropriate treatment. The sample can be taken from various locations in the body – for example, from the stomach during gastroscopy, from the skin, from the liver, or from other areas – depending on the clinical suspicion.
The procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia or as part of an endoscopic examination, and it is considered safe and simple.
This is a procedure used to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). The procedure is performed by inserting an endoscope through the patient27s mouth. The endoscope is a flexible tube approximately 1 cm in diameter, equipped with a light source and a camera.
The endoscope contains working channels that allow suction, the injection of air and water, and the passage of instruments for various treatments.
The endoscope also enables, when necessary, the use of additional equipment, such as for obtaining a biopsy or removing a polyp during the procedure.