Do I have Celiac?
What are the symptoms? What does gluten do to you? How do I know if I have Celiac? These are just a few of the questions that I hear on a regular basis. Let's first look at some syptoms of Celiac Disease.
Adult Symptoms
Diarrhea
Constipation
Headaches
Short stature
Inability to digest food
Bloat
Moodiness
Abdominal pain
Mouth ulcers
Steatorrhea (fatty stools that float)
Joint pain
Excessive gas
Problem associated with vitamin deficiencies: anemia, easily fractured bones, chronic fatigue, weakness, bone pain, weight gain or loss
Infant/Child Symptoms
Infants and very young children may show slow development, not gaining weight, losing weight, failure to thrive, diarrhea, projectile vomiting, abdominal bloating/distention. Older children may also display crankiness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, personality changes, poor memory, mouth ulcers.
Celiac Disease is nicknamed as "the Great Mimic" because of the varying symptoms and because there is no such thing as a "typical celiac".Celiac Fact
50% of Celiacs are asymptomatic (show no symptoms) or have no digestive symptoms.
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