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Seven year old low positive iga ttg

Nik84
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Nik84 Newbie
Nik84
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Hi.

my son has been really unwell for around a month now with bouts of vomiting and diarrhoea. Then a flu type thing. Doctor ordered blood tests and ultrasound. Came back low positive and really low iron level and his ultrasound showed enlarged lymph nodes.

Doctor has suggested we wait two to three months and test again? Is this normal or should I be pushing for a second opinion? He is just not well, and I’m not sure if there’s just a chance that it’s a passing thing?

Thanks ? 

 

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If he had a low positive on the TTG IgA and he has a low iron level, you should see a Gastroenterologist for further evaluation.  Anemia (low iron) is common in celiacs.  I would not wait three more months.  Why make your son suffer?  Get another opinion is my best advice.  

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Just be sure he keeps eating gluten daily for the testing at least 2 slices of bread. The blood testing requires this for 8-12 weeks to be accurate and the scope with biopsies from the GI will need this for 2 weeks.

 

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