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What signs are there for celiac disease?

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Abdominal discomfort: Individuals with celiac disease can have a variety of different symptoms and may even be asymptomatic. Often it is associated with gastrointestinal distress including pale stools that are associated with non-specific diarrhea, cramping, and bloating. The diagnosis can only be made by a physician. If symptoms improve with a gluten free diet, the chances of having celiac disease are greater.

Answered 12/25/2015

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Dr. Luis Matos answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Celiac symptoms: The most common symptom is chronic diarrhea. Eating anything with grains that contain gluten (wheat, rye, barley etc) causes an immune reaction that damages the lining of your intestines. This damages makes you intolerant to other foods. Gluten free diets are very hard to follow and if you are not careful you can get into nutritional problems. There is a blood test. Check with your doctor.

Answered 10/28/2016

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Couple: Although diarrhea is the most common, there are many other symptoms including a specific type of skin rash, malnutrition, abdominal discomfort, and anemia. The diagnosis can be easily made through blood tests and endoscopy.

Answered 1/13/2016

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