Gluten...does this sound like you?

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Symptoms of celiac disease can vary in type and/or severity. Symptoms can start

as soon as gluten is introduced into the diet, or they may not develop until

adulthood. Children often have different symptoms than adults. Symptoms may not

develop (or may be mild) if a large section of the intestine is undamaged.

Malnutrition may produce the first signs of the condition, which are often the

most serious. Signs and symptoms may include:

Weight loss

Abdominal cramps, bloating, and gas

Diarrhea

Smelly, light-colored, oily stool

Change in appetite

Fatigue

Anemia

Bone problems, such as:

Osteoporosis , osteopenia (thinning of the bones)

Osteomalacia (poorly formed bones; known as rickets when due to vitamin D

deficiency)

Bone pain

Short stature (in children)

Reproductive system problems, such as missed menstrual periods and infertility

Dermatological problems, such as:

Angular cheilitis (cracked sores in the corners of the mouth)

Skin rash, especially dermatitis herpetiformis (a gluten-sensitive skin rash)

Aphthous ulcers (shallow sores in the mucous membranes of the mouth)

Neuro-psychological problems, such as:

Behavior changes

Depression

Irritability

Seizures

Neuropathy (tingling or numbness, most often in the feet or lower legs)

Dizziness

Muscle cramps and joint pain

Dental problems, related to malabsorption of calcium and vitamin D

Failure to thrive (in infants)