Are you wondering if you may have Celiac Disease?

There are no signs or symptoms that are typical for all people with celiac disease. Signs and symptoms can vary greatly from person to person. People with celiac disease often have general gastric problems, such as diarrhea, abdominal pain and bloating. Some people with celiac disease may have no gastrointestinal discomfort at all. To make matters of diagnosing celiac disease even more challenging, celiac symptoms can also mimic symptoms of other conditions, such as anemia, Crohns disease, gastric ulcers, irritable bowel, parasitic infection, even skin disorders or nervous conditions. It is not uncommon for celiac disease to present itself with symptoms that are vague. These symptoms can include: dental and bone disorders (such as osteoporosis), depression, irritability, joint pain, mouth sores, muscle cramps, skin rash, stomach discomfort, and even tingling in the legs and feet. Having celiac disease results in malabsorption of nutrients. Depending on the degree of malabsorption, the signs and symptoms of celiac disease are different among people, ranging from no symptoms, few or mild signs and symptoms, to many or severe signs and symptoms.