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Does celiac sprue have any effects outside the intestines?
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Yes: Celiac sprue (celiac disease) can have symptoms outside of the intestines. Patients can have an itchy rash called dermatitis herpetiformis, iron deficiency anemia, weight loss (failure to grow normally, if a child), abnormal liver enzyme tests, low vitamin d level, etc...
Answered 9/28/2016
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Absolutely: Immune complex deposition in joints can cause joint pain. Headaches, mood changes, fatigue, etc are possible. Deficiencies from malabsorption can also happen, esp b12, iron, d, zinc, magnesium.
Answered 3/26/2013
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