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Mary Mcdougal Case Study

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40-year old Mary McDougal has severe abdominal cramping and bloating in her abdomen. She is also experiencing diarrhea in varying severity and duration after almost every meal she consumes. Mary McDougal is often tired, irritable, and has difficult time maintaining her weight.

During the past month her symptoms have gotten more severe, and she is concerned, since her mother and brother have been diagnosed with celiac disease.

A blood test ordered by the physician indicated a presence of serum tTg-Iga antibodies commonly found in patients with celiac disease. An autopsy of small intestines was ordered, and the pathologist examining the extracted villai could see damage in them, which confirmed that the patient does have
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