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Complications of Celiac Disease in Adults and Children
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There are complications associated with Celiac disease in adults and children. Damage to the small intestine and the resulting problems with nutrient malabsorption and symptoms of celiac disease put a person with celiac disease at risk for several diseases and health problems.
Lymphoma and adenocarcinoma are types of cancer that can develop in the intestine
Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become weak, brittle, and prone to breaking. Poor calcium absorption is a contributing factor to osteoporosis
Short stature results when childhood celiac disease prevents nutrient absorption during the years when nutrition is critical to a child's normal growth and development. Children who are diagnosed and treated before their growth stops may have a catch-up period.
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Gluten Free Diet for Children/Adults Suffering from Nutrient Malabsorption and Symptoms of Celiac Disease
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