10 Causes of a Bloated Stomach
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #6: Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition that affects the individual throughout their life. It is a disorder that involves the small intestines and causes symptoms such as chronic diarrhea, abdominal bloating, loss of appetite, failure to thrive, and malabsorption.
Celiac disease results in an abnormal reaction to gluten found in grains such as rye, wheat, and barley. Gluten results in an abnormal immune response where the release of autoantibodies can affect various organs.
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