Recognising Coeliac Disease in Children: Imogen’s Journey from Diagnosis to Gluten-Free Living

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Episode 252

On today's episode we talk about the story of a podcast Kerry's daughter Imogen being diagnosed at just 18 months old in the UK.

What we'll cover:
* How we connected with Kerry and Imogen
* Imogen's health and various symptoms of coeliac disease as a baby
* Dermatitis herpetiformis as a symptom of undiagnosed coeliac disease
* Hospital emergency visits exploring Imogen's symptoms before her first birthday
* All results returning normal results minus inflamed liver markers
* Diagnosis of coeliac disease and how going gluten free for Imogen improved many of the symptoms she was experiencing pre-diagnosis
* Exposure to gluten from cross contamination causing her Dermatitis herpetiformis to flare up, her tummy becomes swollen and she becomes lethargic
* How Imogen's diagnosis changed Kerry and her family's life
* Wolverhampton coeliac disease kid's group
* Volunteering at the Wolverhampton coeliac disease kid's group
* How the group helps kids and families with coeliac disease
* Starting up The Coeliac Princess on Instagram and connecting with other mums raising children with coeliac disease
* Connecting with the people from the gluten free and free from community
* How social media has helped in connecting with others going through coeliac disease and living gluten free
* Undiagnosed coeliac disease in the UK and how much more awareness the lack of support   
* The importance of helping Coeliac UK in raising awareness around coeliac disease and improve diagnosis rates
* My reflections of Kerry and Imogen's journey
* How you can continue to support A Gluten Free Family and A Gluten Free Podcast

Links
Follow The Coeliac Princess on Instagram
Read our blog: Recognising Coeliac Disease in Children: Imogen’s Journey from Diagnosis to Gluten-Free Living
Free Coeliac UK online self assessment for coeliac disease
Online Coeliac Australia self assessment coeliac disease tool
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This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance. 

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