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.

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