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What are common complications of celiac disease?

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Many: Celiac disease is characterized by the inability to digest foods with gluten, resulting in abdominal pain, gas, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. Complications include anemia, osteoporosis, vitamin deficiencies, autoimmune disorders, infertility, liver disease, intestinal cancers, or hypoglycemia. Early diagnosis and proper treatment with diet control can help you avoid these complications.

Answered 5/14/2016

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Dr. Maziar Rezvani answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

People with celiac : Are more likely to have: -autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and sjogren syndrome -addison's disease -down syndrome -intestinal cancer -intestinal lymphoma -lactose intolerance -thyroid disease -type 1 diabetes.

Answered 9/28/2016

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