Symptoms of CELIAC DISEASE

Celiac disease is one of the malabsorption disorders. They all produce symptoms from impaired intestinal absorption of nutrients. These symptoms include weight loss or very slow weight gain in an infant following the introduction of cereal. Poor appetite, loose, pale, bulky, bad-smelling stools and frequent gas occurs. Abdominal swelling and abdominal pain or discomfort may occur. Mouth ulcers may develop. Anemia, which can be due to vitamin deficiency, can produce symptoms of shortness of breath, pallor, rapid heart rate, exercise intolerance and generalized weakness. Sometimes, bowed legs can appear in children.