What are the symptoms and signs of coeliac disease?
Most people with coeliac disease will have symptoms of malabsorption of food such as weight loss and diarrhoea. They may also show abnormal results on laboratory tests that measure how effectively the small intestine absorbs food. Some people may suffer from abdominal discomfort and bloating as well. Other unusual manifestations include skin lesions and neurological disturbances such as difficulty walking and imbalance. If the malabsorption is sufficiently severe anaemia may develop in both adults and children. This may be due to malabsorption of essential vitamins such as folatic acid and vitamin B12, as well as iron.
