What Is a Celiac?
5. Complications
It is important to begin treating celiac as soon as possible. Otherwise, serious complications can result. Malnutrition is of great concern. The inability to absorb nutrients creates deficits in the body that can cause anemia and bone weakening. Fertility issues may arise from a lack of vitamin D and calcium, leading to miscarriages or infertility.
Left untreated, celiac may lead to problems in the nervous system, resulting in seizures or peripheral neuropathy. The continued consumption of gluten leaves an individual at risk for developing certain types of cancer, including small bowel cancer and intestinal lymphoma.
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