Which of the following symptoms may be found in Celiac Disease?
1. Abdominal pain with bloating
2. Weight gain with very skinny extremities
3. Small, hard stools
4. Normal growth
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1. The most common complaint of celiac patients is abdominal bloating that is usually painful.
2. Patients with this disorder usually appear skinny with thin extremities.
3. Patients with this disorder tend to have diarrhea and foul smelling stools.
4. This can affect growth because of villi damage due to gluten intolerance.
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