10 Symptoms of Celiac Disease
Symptom #5: Anemia
Anemia refers to a lower amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin. In celiac disease, damage to the intestines can cause difficulties in the absorption of iron, folate, and vitamin B12. In patients with celiac disease, those with iron deficiency anemia do not respond to iron therapy. Folate and iron deficiency anemias are commonly seen among celiac disease patients.
These nutrients are normally absorbed in the first two parts of the intestines where damage occurs in early stages of celiac disease. As the condition progresses, the lower part of the intestines is damaged leading to vitamin B12 deficiency anemia.
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