26-Year-Old Man With New Abdominal Pain

    May 2016 in “ Mayo Clinic proceedings
    Ali A. Alsaad, Mark R. Waddle, Michael J. Maniaci
    TLDR A gluten-free diet fixed a man's severe stomach pain and bowel issue related to celiac disease, but not much his hair loss.
    A 26-year-old man presented with severe upper left quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, distention, and weight loss. CT imaging revealed small bowel intussusception, and laboratory tests confirmed celiac disease. The patient was managed conservatively with observation and supportive care, leading to spontaneous resolution of intussusception. Follow-up included dietary management for celiac disease and monitoring for potential complications.
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