Tetany Caused by Chronic Diarrhea in a Child with Celiac Disease
Author Information
Author(s): Hurtado-Valenzuela Jaime Gabriel, Sotelo-Cruz Norberto, López-Cervantes Guillermo, de la Barca Ana María Calderón
Primary Institution: Hospital Infantil del Estado de Sonora
Hypothesis
Celiac disease may present with hypocalcemic tetany in children with chronic diarrhea.
Conclusion
The child's symptoms resolved after treatment with calcium replacement and a gluten-free diet, highlighting the importance of recognizing celiac disease in similar cases.
Supporting Evidence
- The child presented with muscle cramps and chronic diarrhea.
- Diagnosis of celiac disease was confirmed by a duodenal biopsy.
- Symptoms resolved within 6 weeks after dietary changes.
Takeaway
A young boy had muscle cramps and diarrhea because of a disease called celiac disease, but he got better after changing his diet and taking some medicine.
Methodology
The diagnosis was confirmed through serological tests and a duodenal biopsy.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 2.9-year-old mestizo boy.
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