Quality of life questionnaire in patients with coeliac disease

Background: The incidence of coeliac disease (CD) has been increased in the latest years. Several patients don't have serious gastrointestinal symptoms at all and the diagnosis is often delayed. Patients with few, moderate symptoms or without symptoms doubt on the necessity of the life-long diet and the control examinations. Aim: To evaluate the lifestyle, the dietary habits and the attitude toward CD by a questionnaire in patients with CD. Patients and methods: The questionnaires were filled by our patients with CD who are registered in our department. Results: The total number of the cases were 74 (female: 64,…