Symptoms in Adults

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The signs and symptoms of celiac disease can vary greatly and differ in

children and adults. Digestive signs and symptoms for adults include:

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• Diarrhea  cooking blog

• Fatigue

• Weight loss

• Bloating and gas

• Abdominal pain

• Nausea and vomiting

• Constipation

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However, more than half the adults with celiac disease have signs and symptoms unrelated to the digestive system, including:

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• Anemia, usually from iron deficiency

• Loss of bone density (osteoporosis) or softening of bone (osteomalacia)

• Itchy, blistery skin rash (dermatitis herpetiformis)

• Mouth ulcers

• Headaches and fatigue

• Nervous system injury, including numbness and tingling in the feet and hands, possible problems with balance, and cognitive impairment

• Joint pain

• Reduced functioning of the spleen (hyposplenism)

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Source: Mayo Clinic

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Symptoms in Children

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Children with celiac disease are more likely than adults to have

digestive problems, including:

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• Nausea and vomiting

• Chronic diarrhea

• Swollen belly

• Constipation

• Gas

• Pale, foul-smelling stools

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The inability to absorb nutrients might result in:

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• Failure to thrive for infants

• Damage to tooth enamel

• Weight loss

• Anemia

• Irritability

• Short stature

• Delayed puberty

• Neurological symptoms, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, headaches, lack of muscle coordination and seizures

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Source: Mayo Clinic