Signs & Symptoms of Cylliac Disease

Celiac disease is a digestive condition that damages the small intestine when gluten is consumed. The disease causes malabsorption, which is an inability to absorb certain nutrients. This leads to vitamin deficiencies, stunted growth and other illnesses. There is no cure for celiac disease.

General Symptoms

• General symptoms of celiac disease include bloating, abdominal pain and intermittent diarrhea. Some people with the disease have no symptoms.

Less Obvious Symptoms

• Less obvious symptoms of celiac disease include anemia, joint pain, irritability, muscle cramps, mouth sores, depression and bone disorders.

Malabsorption Symptoms

• Celiac disease can cause malabsorption. Symptoms of this include weight loss, fatigue, gas, bloating, abdominal cramps and, in children, stunted growth.

Complication Symptoms

• Malnutrition is a long-term complication of celiac disease. Symptoms include anemia, osteoporosis and miscarriage, and malnutrition can lead to cancer and liver disease.

Treatment

• Celiac disease is treated by removing gluten from the diet. Your doctor may recommend adding vitamins to your diet to compensate for any deficiency.