Guide To Understanding Celiac Disease

Symptoms Of Celiac Disease

Those with celiac disease can exhibit a range of symptoms depending on various factors including genetics as well as the severity of their specific condition. The typical symptoms of celiac disease include abdominal pain, weight loss, fatigue, irritability, chronic diarrhea, and bloating. However, more patients are also beginning to exhibit symptoms such as anemia, constipation, infertility, osteoporosis, oral ulcers, reduced spleen function, vomiting, and liver enzyme abnormalities. Children with celiac disease may also be short in stature, have a swollen belly, and puberty may also be delayed. Other symptoms are heartburn, acid reflux, and even itchy, blistery skin rashes. The latter is commonly referred to as dermatitis herpetiformis or celiac disease of the skin.

So what causes this condition? Keep reading to find out the common causes and risk factors.