Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Coeliac disease?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. A lifelong gluten-free diet
- Step 1: Coeliac disease is treated with A lifelong gluten-free diet.
Answer
A lifelong gluten-free diet.
Why not the others: 'Lifelong lactose-free diet': it treats lactose intolerance. 'Oral corticosteroids as first-line': diet is the treatment. 'Long-term antibiotics': there is no infection.
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