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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Symptoms Of Gluten Intolerance In Children

Health Encyclopedia: Celiac Disease Sprue

Alternative Names

Sprue; Nontropical sprue; Gluten intolerance; Gluten-sensitive enteropathy


Symptoms

The symptoms of celiac disease can vary significantly from person to person. Symptoms may be intestinal or seemingly non-intestinal in nature. This variability is part of the reason the diagnosis is frequently delayed. For example, one person may have constipation, a second may have diarrhea, and a third may have no irregularity in stools.

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Health Guide

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