A Case of Refractory Pruritis: Celiac Disease in Older Adults

Celiac disease is an autoimmune enteropathy with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations triggered by the ingestion of gluten. In the assessment of skin changes, weight loss, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort, celiac disease may be underrecognized in the older population leading to greater morbidity.
Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - Category: Health Management Authors: Source Type: research