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Celiac Disease in Texas

Dr. Bharat Pothuri Medically Reviewed by Dr. Bharat Pothuri, MD, FACG  |  Updated 03-17-2026

We target the celiac disease diagnosis and treatment at GastroDoxs Houston to enhance the digestive health of our local consumers by providing gluten sensitive testing, complete dietary counseling service, the creation of the particular care plan, and provision of the long-term services of professional gastroenterologists the loyalty of whom to the community of Houston is beyond question.

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Condition Overview

We target the celiac disease diagnosis and treatment at GastroDoxs Houston to enhance the digestive health of our local consumers by providing gluten sensitive testing, complete dietary counseling service, the creation of the particular care plan, and provision of the long-term services of professional gastroenterologists the loyalty of whom to the community of Houston is beyond question.

Symptoms

What is Celiac Disease?

Celiac disease is an auto-immune disease or in other words, your body is in response to gluten- a protein in wheat, rye and barley. In a case of a person having celiac disease consuming gluten, the immunity of the affected person attacks the mucus of the small intestines resulting in damage and hindering the absorption of nutrients. It is a disease that exists in children and adult patients, and when women are diagnosed with it at an early age and put on a strict gluten-free diet, the majority of them feel much better.

Common Symptoms

The symptoms of the celiac disease are person dependent. A few are terribly worse and some are slightly disturbed. Look out for:

  • Constipation, diarrhea and bloating
  • Complete exhaustion, loss of energy
  • Loss of weight without any specific reason or slight increase in weight
  • Anemia (low iron levels)
  • Itchy, but usually, on knees or elbows, rashes on the skin
  • In children: retarded growth, behavioral disturbance or retarded puberty

Causes

The precise pathophysiology of celiac disease is unclear but there are various predisposing factors that put you at risk of the disorder:

  • The family history of celiac disease
  • HLA-DQ2 or HLA-DQ8 genes are specific genes
  • Other auto immune diseases like thyroid disease or type 1 diabetes
  • Premature infection or intestinal flora alteration

Treatment Options

Treatment Options for Celiac Disease in Houston

The gluten-free diet and full support comprise therapy:

  • Strict gluten-free diet: To give your small intestine a chance to improve, you have to avoid all wheat, rye, and barley.
  • Gluten-free meal planning: Customized meal plans to avoid cross-contamination and be healthy in nutrition.
  • Diagnostic testing: tTG-IgA blood tests and to verify the diagnosis and follow-up on the progress, the small intestine biopsy.
  • Follow-ups: The routine follow-ups of the patient at GastroDoxs should be offered in order to verify the advancement of the symptoms and the intake of the nutrients.
  • Referrals to dietitians: Availability of registered dietitians to read labels, get ideas and lifestyle information on recipes.
  • Support resources: Community and education Refers to both local and internet based celiac support groups.
  • ICD-10 code support: To be obliged to utilize the code correctly in a medical record and insurance claim (K90.0).

What Else Should You Know?

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About the Author

Dr. Bharat Pothuri is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. With extensive experience in digestive health, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, chronic GI disorder management, and preventive care. Dr. Pothuri is dedicated to providing expert, patient-focused insights to help improve gut health and overall well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the diagnosis of the celiac disease?

Initiation of the diagnosis is by celiac-specific antibodies (tTG-IgA), which are performed on blood. In case of the positive results, endoscopic biopsy of the small intestine is done to rule out the diagnosis by demonstrating normal damage of the small intestine.

ICD-10 code of celiac disease?

K90.0 coin which is celiac disease appears in the official ICD-10 source. It is a medical record, billing and insurance code.

Is it possible to test a celiac disease with the help of an online quiz?

No. An online "Do I Have Celiac?" quiz may be useful in the process of determining the potential symptoms, yet it cannot substitute blood tests and biopsy, without which no strict diagnosis can be made.

What is the difference between the intolerance of gluten and the celiac disease?

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease and has the ability to destroy the small intestine in case it is consumed with gluten (this disease can also be the cause of similar symptoms without destroying the intestine) gluten intolerance (or gluten sensitivity).

What is non-celiac gluten sensitivity?

Non-celiac gluten sensitivity is an extrintestinal and gastrointestinal manifestation of the intolerance of gluten that does not involve autoimmune response and intestinal damage in its activity, and is not provoked by the celiac disease.

Are the children afflicted with the synonyms of celiac disease?

Yes. The symptoms children with celiac disease can suffer include stomach pains, bloating, diarrheal/ constipation, inability to gain weight, delayed growth/ puberty, irritability and fatigue.

Was it testable according to a gluten-free diet?

No. In order to obtain the right outcomes of blood tests and biopsy, you should consume gluten 6-8 weeks before the test. False-negative can be brought about by pretreatment of gluten.

What is the structure of the sentence of the celiac disease?

E.g. My doctor disclosed that I have a form of celiac disease and thus I should adopt gluten free diet to restore my small intestine.

What is my day to day self care concerning celiac disease?

Self-management will involve reading the labels of the food each day, food and symptom journal, visiting a dietician to balance and to be on a gluten-free diet.

But when must I visit a gastroenterologist in Houston?

The gastroenterologist should be visited to ensure that you get due examination and treatment in case you have long time issues with gastrointestinal system (bloating, diarrhea, constipation) or you have unexplainable or unaccountable anemia or weight gain or family history of celiac disease.

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