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Celiac Disease Symptoms

The classic celiac disease symptoms are diarrhea, anemia, and failure to thrive, but now doctors have begun to recognize that in both children and adults, a wide variety of other symptoms are also associated with celiac disease and gluten.
  1. Autoimmune Conditions (4)
  2. Celiac Digestive Symptoms (6)
  3. Celiac Disease Neuro Symptoms (12)
  4. Celiac Reproductive Symptoms (11)
  5. Celiac Skin Conditions (2)

Celiac Disease Symptoms in Women

Symptoms of celiac disease in women frequently include reproductive problems such as infertility and missing menstrual periods, but may not include digestive issues.

Celiac Disease Symptoms in Children

Celiac disease symptoms in children can include "typical" symptoms of diarrhea and bloating, or they can be more subtle. Here's what you should look for, and when you should test your child.

Celiac Disease Symptoms in Men

Learn which celiac disease symptoms affect men most frequently.

Are Gluten and Depression Related?

People with celiac disease frequently suffer from depression. Here's what you need to know about the links between the two conditions.

Anemia and Celiac Disease

Anemia is a very common symptom of celiac disease. Why do anemia and celiac disease so often appear together? First, let’s review some basics about anemia.

Typical and Atypical Symptoms of Celiac Disease

Celiac disease can begin at any age, involve multiple organs, and in both children and adults can have extremely variable symptoms -- or there may be no obvious symptoms at all.

Celiac Disease and Asthma

People with celiac disease seem to have a higher risk of asthma. Here's what you need to know about potential links between the two conditions.

Asymptomatic or Silent Celiac Disease

If you have silent celiac disease, which is celiac disease without major digestive symptoms, it can be tough to stay motivated to eat gluten-free. But you may find you like eating gluten-free, since some symptoms you never really noticed may clear up.

Complications of Untreated Celiac Disease

The National Institutes of Health warns of the following complications of celiac disease in patients who do not follow the gluten-free diet.

Short Stature and Celiac Disease

Short stature can sometimes be the only symptom of celiac disease. Research shows that children with short stature should undergo tests for celiac disease.

Osteoporosis and Celiac Disease

People with celiac disease are at high risk for osteoporosis. Learn the special issues associated with osteoporosis and celiac disease.

Refractory (Unresponsive) Celiac Disease

Rarely, people with celiac disease do not improve in response to the gluten-free diet. This condition is called unresponsive celiac disease, or refractory disease.

Celiac Disease Symptoms - What Were Your Main and Most Unusual Celiac Disease...

Celiac disease has more than 100 potential symptoms and associated medical conditions, some very common and some quite unusual. What were your main celiac disease symptoms? Tell your story.

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