Hello.I would like to have your input on a matter.
Patient: BMI of 21. Daily fatty feces, headaches, tiredness and swelling in left foot over the last year and a half (arthritis has been discarded as an option). Strict gluten and dairy free diet for over a year.
First ATA lgA test was positive. Duodenum biopsy (3 samples) within normal bounds apparently, H pylori wasnt found
Biopsy of large intestine show slight lymphocytic inflammation. Test Van de Kamer is positive. White blood cells in stool. HLA DQ2 positive. Stool elastase test and alpha-1 antitrypsin test normal. No parasites found. MRI and CAT scans show mildly inflamed mesenteric lymph nodes. Anti lkm, ASMA, AMA, Anti dna negatives. Anti VIH,HVC,HBS ag Negatives.
Albumin is normal. SIBO has been discarted. Calprotectin test is Ok.
H pylori wasnt found.
Has not responded to mesalamine, antispasmodic, or digestive enzymes.
How could you help this patient? What do you think this patient has?Thank you in advance.