In this Article

• How does digestion work?
• What is celiac disease?
• What are the symptoms of celiac disease?
• What are the dietary restrictions for celiac disease?
• Foods containing gluten
• Are there any dietary deficiencies associated with celiac disease?
• What foods are safe to consume with celiac disease?
• Gluten-free foods
• What are resources for a gluten-free diet?
• Celiac Disease: Gluten Free Diet Glossary
• Celiac Disease: Gluten Free Diet Index

What are the symptoms of celiac disease?

The symptoms of Celiac disease include:

• Gas
  
  
• Recurring stomach pain and bloating
  
  
• Diarrhea
  
  
• Constipation
  
  
• Weight loss/weight gain
  
  
• Fatigue
  
  
• Change in mood
  
  
• Pale, foul-smelling, or fatty stools
  
  
• Bone or joint pain
  
  
• Unexplained anemia
  
  
• Very itchy skin rash with blisters called dermatitis herpetiformis
  
  
• Muscle cramps
  
  
• Tingling numbness in the legs
  
  
• Pale sores in the mouth, called aphthous ulcers
  
  
• Osteoporosis
  
  
• Tooth discoloration or loss of enamel
  
  
• Failure to thrive in infants
  
  
• Delayed growth

What are the dietary restrictions for celiac disease (gluten)?

Omitting gluten from the diet is the key to controlling celiac disease. In patients with celiac disease, strict dietary gluten elimination will heal the small intestine over time (weeks to months). It is imperative that your diet remains gluten-free. Any gluten in your diet will cause the damage to your intestine to reoccur. Learning to follow a gluten-free diet can be very daunting, but with time you will see that there are many options available.

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