Aoife Hearne: Has my child inherited coeliac disease from her grandad?

My five-year-old has complains about a sore tummy after eating toast or a sandwich

My father is a coeliac and I’m worried my daughter may have the same condition. She’s five and has recently started complaining about a sore tummy, particularly after eating toast or a sandwich. Should I eliminate all gluten products from her diet? Or does she need to be tested?

Gut issues are common. Almost half of the people who make appointments to see me have some form of gut complaint, ranging from mild bloating to irritable bowel syndrome.