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What are the symptoms of Celiac disease?
Many people experience the symptoms of celiac disease without realizing what is causing them. Celiac disease symptoms in babies and young children can present in different ways, so you might like to click on the link above to check them out specifically.
They may have been backwards and forwards to many different doctors trying to discover what is wrong. Sadly, because these symptoms can be so varied it can often take a long time before a correct diagnosis is made. In fact, many people end up working it out for themselves! So why can't the medical profession work out what is wrong more quickly? The classic symptoms of celiac disease often include either diarrhoea or constipation, nausea and vomiting, severe stomach pains or cramps, and unusual bowel motions. The problem is that these symptoms can also suggest other, more common, ailments! Celiac disease is not always the first thing your doctor will think of, as he may not come across the condition very often and is more likely to diagnose Irritable Bowel Syndrome (or IBS).
If you think you might have celiac disease, check the lists of symptoms below... Gastrointestinal symptoms of celiac diseaseIf someone suffering from Coeliac disease/celiac disease is undiagnosed or inadvertently eats gluten they may suffer from the following symptoms:
Other symptoms of Celiac Disease
It is important to find out what is wrong, as celiac disease, if undiagnosed, can cause serious repercussions in later life, including osteoporosis, refractory sprue (very rare) and small bowel cancer. If you suspect this may be the cause of your symptoms then a trip to your doctor for a celiac disease test is your first step. If you have Celiac disease and it took a while to be diagnosed please share your story as it may help others who are still unsure.
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