What Is a Celiac?
4. Symptoms in Children
Children develop a slightly different set of symptoms. Chronic diarrhea is common, along with nausea and vomiting. Children’s stools are often pale in color and have a distinct foul odor. They can also be constipated. Often they exhibit a distended belly and have excess gas.
When a child has celiac disease, nutritional deficiencies create serious issues. Lack of absorption potentially leads to a failure to thrive in infants and anemia. Children may experience stunted growth and delayed puberty. Neurological disorders are possible — for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities and seizures.
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