Indications You May Have Celiac Disease

Bloating

Individuals affected by celiac disease may present with abdominal distension and bloating. When an individual has the sensation of an inflated balloon in the abdomen, they are bloated. Distension is a noticeable width increase in the area between the hips and chest. These symptoms commonly present within the first few years of a patient's life. Celiac disease patients often have trouble absorbing fats and nutrients from the food they eat. When the nutrients move through the intestine without being absorbed, the bacteria that live in the intestine begin to feed on it. The feeding process produces byproducts in the form of gas, which can fill portions of the intestines. Additionally, celiac disease patients may have a tendency to overeat to compensate for the malabsorption problems their disease causes. However, overeating can result in visible bloating and abdominal distension. In addition, hypoproteinemia from celiac disease can cause the accumulation of fluid within the abdomen or ascites bloating.

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