![]() In the weeks leading up the procedure, you/your child must eat foods that contain gluten.This helps the doctor take clearer pictures during the endoscopy. The stomach and intestines must be empty before the procedure. Follow the doctor’s instructions on what you/your child can eat or drink before the procedure.How to Prepare for an Endoscopy and/or Biopsy A gastroenterologist (doctor who treats people with disorders of the stomach and intestines) will do an endoscopy if your/your child’s blood tests or genetic tests show signs of celiac disease. Why Do I/My Child Need an Endoscopy and/or Biopsy?Įndoscopies and biopsies are the best way to diagnose celiac disease. An endoscopy does not cause pain because there are no nerve endings in the lining of the small intestine.Ī biopsy is a procedure in which doctors remove small pieces of tissue from the body and check them under a microscope for signs of disease or infection. The endoscope is guided down a person’s throat and into their small intestine. What are Endoscopy and Biopsy Procedures?Īn endoscopy is a procedure in which a doctor looks at the digestive tract (throat, stomach and intestines) with an endoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera attached). Autoimmune diseases cause the immune system (system that fights germs and infections) to mistakenly attack healthy cells. Over time, the damage affects how the small intestine absorbs nutrients from food. ![]() In people with celiac disease, gluten damages the small intestine. What is Celiac Disease?Ĭeliac disease is an autoimmune disease in which a person cannot eat gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye and barley). In this handout, you will learn what to expect at your/your child’s endoscopy and/or biopsy. These procedures are helpful for figuring out if a person has celiac disease. You/your child are scheduled to have an endoscopy and/or biopsy. Billing, Insurance & Financial Assistance.
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