ASGE Annual GI Advanced Practice Provider Course - Day Two (On-Demand)

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In this video, Jill Olmsted, NP, discusses celiac disease. She begins by introducing herself as an adult nurse practitioner at St. Joseph's Providence Health Hospital in Fullerton, California, with 15 years of experience in gastroenterology practice. Jill is a certified coder and a clinical documentation improvement specialist. She is also a fellow at the American Association of Nurse Practitioners organization and serves on the ASG's reimbursement committee. <br /><br />Jill provides an overview of celiac disease, stating that it is a common autoimmune disorder that damages the small intestine in response to dietary gluten. It results in a malabsorption syndrome and affects approximately 1.4% of the population. She discusses the incidence and genetic predisposition of the disease, highlighting the importance of testing for family members with a history of celiac disease. <br /><br />Jill identifies the symptoms of celiac disease, including weight loss, diarrhea, iron deficiency anemia, growth failure, dyspepsia, and dermatitis herpetiformis. She emphasizes the need for proper diagnosis and testing strategies, such as the preferred single test of anti-tissue glutaminase (TTG) IgA. She also explains the importance of upper endoscopy with duodenal biopsies for confirmation. <br /><br />Jill concludes by discussing the management and surveillance strategies for celiac disease, including adherence to a gluten-free diet, consultation with a dietitian, and monitoring for persistent or new symptoms. She emphasizes the need for patient education and routine follow-up visits.

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Jill Olmstead, MSN, ANP-C, CCS-P, FAANP

Keywords

Jill Olmsted

celiac disease

autoimmune disorder

gluten

malabsorption syndrome