Celiac Disease

Symptoms

There are no typical symptoms of celiac disease; however, most patients have general complaints of:

• Diarrhea
• Weight loss
• Abdominal gas
• Bloating
• Anemia
• Growth failure (in children)

Celiac disease may also present itself in less obvious ways, including:

• Irritability/depression
• Stomach upset
• Constipation
• Joint pain
• Abdominal pain
• Fatigue
• Menstrual abnormalities or infertility
• Headaches
• Muscle cramps
• Skin rash
• Mouth sores
• Dental and bone disorders
• Tingling in the legs and feet (neuropathy)

Symptoms may also mimic other conditions, such as:

• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Gastric ulcers
• Crohn's disease
• Parasite infections
• Anemia
• Nervous conditions