Pediatric/Adult Symptoms of Celiac Disease
Pediatric/Adult Symptoms of Celiac Disease
The pediatric/adult symptoms and diagnosis of celiac disease varies among individuals, as children and adults in celiac clinical studies have shown.
Celiac disease affects people differently. Some people develop symptoms as children, others as adults. Symptoms may or may not occur in the digestive system. For example, one person might have diarrhea and abdominal pain, while another person has irritability or depression. In fact, irritability is one of the most common symptoms in children. We distinguish between classical symptoms and a more recent recognition of Celiac disease by secondary diseases due to undiagnosed CD.
Classical symptoms in adults
Classical symptoms in children
Anemia, delayed growth, and weight loss are signs of malnutrition--not getting enough nutrients. Malnutrition is a serious problem for anyone, but particularly for children because they need adequate nutrition to develop properly.
Children and Adults in Celiac Clinical Studies
Some people with celiac disease may not have symptoms. The undamaged part of their small intestine is able to absorb enough nutrients to prevent symptoms. However, they may suffer secondary diseases such as:
Children and adults in celiac clinical studies demonstrate that the connection between celiac and these diseases may be genetic, but the pediatric/adult symptoms and diagnosis of celiac disease may be different among family members.
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