CELIAC DISEASE
Symptoms of celiac disease
occur after eating foods containing gluten
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Gluten triggers an abnormal immune system response
that damages the intestine.
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SYMPTOMS
Kids
- Constipation
- Vomitting after eating
- Failure to gain weight & grow
SYMPTOMS
Adults
- Abnormal stools - bulky, loose (or watery), pale, frothy & foul-smelling stools
- Stools may contain a large amount of fat & might stick to the sides of the toilet bowl, making them hard to flush
- Abdominal swelling
- Bloating
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Gas
- Lack of strength
- Stomach pain
- Weakness
- Weight loss
Symptoms of celiac disease also occur with a variety of other conditions
which can delay the initial diagnosis.
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PATTERN OF SYMPTOMS VARY
- Start mild & go completely unnoticed
- Can come & go
- They may be severe & impact daily life
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CELIAC DISEASE MAY LEAD TO
- Anemia caused by iron deficiency
- Folic acid (B9) deficiency
- Delayed onset of puberty
- Depression (Adults)
- Difficulty concentrating
- Frequent respiratory infections
- Infertility or having more than one miscarriage
- Irritability (Kids)
- Memory loss
- Osteoporosis & other bone problems related to a lack of calcium absorption
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