What are the symptoms of celiac disease?
What are the symptoms of celiac disease?
Symptoms of celiac disease vary among sufferers and include:
- No symptoms at all (like some family members of celiac patients).
- Digestive problems (abdominal bloating, pain, gas, constipation, diarrhea, pale stools and weight loss).
- A severe blistering skin rash called dermatitis herpetiformis and sores in the mouth (called aphthous ulcers).
- Unexplained anemia (low blood count) or hepatitis (inflammation of the liver).
- Musculoskeletal problems (muscle cramps, joint and bone pain) and defects in dental enamel.
- Growth problems and failure to thrive (in children). This is because they cannot absorb the nutrients.
- Tingling sensation in the legs (caused by nerve damage and low calcium).
- Depression.