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Celiac Disease- Symptoms, Types and Causes

Symptoms of Celiac Disease

The signs and symptoms of celiac disease manifests differently in children and adults. Some people with celiac disease show no symptoms, but still test positive. In some cases, they test negative but have a positive intestinal biopsy. However, people with celiac disease are at a high risk of having long term complication, irrespective of how much delay they experience before the symptoms start to manifest.

Common Symptoms Seen in Children

Digestive symptoms are more popular in children or infants. The most common symptoms seen in children are:

  • Diarrhea
  • Weight loss
  • Fatigue
  • Vomiting [1]
  • Short stature
  • Failure to thrive
  • Irritability and behavioral issue
  • Pale, foul-smelling or fatty stool
  • Constipation
  • Abdominal bloating and pain
  • Chronic diarrhea
  • Dental enamel defects of the permanent teeth
  • Delayed growth and puberty
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Iron-deficiency symptom