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Diagnosis of Coeliac disease

In babies, coeliac disease can be diagnosed if symptoms developed soon after solid foods were introduced.

In an adult, diagnosis is based on symptoms and a specialised blood test. A biopsy confirms the diagnosis; this involves removing and examining a small sample of tissue from the lining of the small intestine.