Sprue; Nontropical sprue; Gluten intolerance; Gluten-sensitive enteropathy
The symptoms of celiac disease can be different from person to person. This is part of the reason why the diagnosis is not always made right away. For example, one person may have constipation, a second may have diarrhea, and a third may have no problem with stools.
Gastrointestinal symptoms include:
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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