Celiac disease affects 1% of the population. It primarily affects the gastrointestinal track but untreated it has a multi-organ effect. It is estimated that celiac disease affects 1 in 133 people in the U.S. It can affect all cultures.

There are typical symptoms of celiac disease and then there are silent cases of celiac disease. *Only about half of the people with celiac disease will have these symptoms.

Classic symptoms:

• Weight loss
• Diarrehea/Constipation
• Adominal pain
• Bloating
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Failure to thrive and short stature.

Other symptoms include:

• Anemia
• Bloating, gas and/or abdominal pain
• Bones that break easily
• Bruising
• Chronic fatigue
• Delayed growth
• Dental enamel problems
• Depression or irritability
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Discolored teeth or enamel problems
• Dry eyes
• Edema
• Failure to thrive
• Fatigue
• Hard to flush stools
• Inability to lose weight
• Indigestion
• Infertility
• Joint pain
• Lactose intolerance
• Menstrual problems
• Migraines
• Mouth sores and ulcers (canker sores)
• Nutritional deficiencies: iron, vitamins A,D, E, K, Calcium
• Reflux (Heartburn)
• Skin problems and rashes
• Tingling or numbness in hands and feet
• Unexplained weight loss