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My daughters 12 month well baby is tomorrow and I am going to ask about her possible gluten intolerance. I am really really sure that is what the problem is. She vomits now when she eats bread, crackers and pasta. What tests should I ask for?


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My daughters 12 month well baby is tomorrow and I am going to ask about her possible gluten intolerance. I am really really sure that is what the problem is. She vomits now when she eats bread, crackers and pasta. What tests should I ask for?

If I were you, I would just say that Celiac runs in the family, you've noticed this illness when your granddaughter eats bread, crackers, and pasta and you're concerned that she also has Celiac. If you leave it at that, it might lead to a better workup by the doc. That assumes your doc isn't an idiot. Docs tend to dislike when patients come in and demand testing or meds - they tend to prefer to be the smart ones. This is speaking as someone who has worked with numerous docs.

If the doc says nothing, ask for a Celiac panel (blood tests for antibodies). Might be the fastest way to diagnosis in a kiddo.

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