Inability to absorb nutrients can lead to symptoms such as diarrhea and weight loss, but symptoms can also be very subtle.

Weight disturbances are an often underestimated red flag in celiac disease. They can manifest either as unexplained weight loss, due to nutrient malabsorption, or as weight gain, related to water ...

In children, malabsorption may also affect growth and development. Although there is no cure for celiac disease, most individuals can manage symptoms and promote healing by following a strict ...

Untreated patients have an increased short-term mortality caused by malabsorption and secondary malnutrition. Apparently, the primary predictor for the long-term prognosis is the presence or ...

Damage to your small intestine from celiac disease can lead to malabsorption (difficulty absorbing nutrients) and digestive issues. Improper absorption of important nutrients for an extended ...

Osteoporosis may result as a complication of untreated celiac disease owing to the malabsorption of nutrients and secondary hyperparathyroidism. Other secondary causes of bone loss include thyroid ...

Background The utility of serologic screening for celiac disease is still debatable ... laboratory parameters assessing malabsorption, and bone mineral density were investigated.