Celiac – pronounced – SEL-ee-ak

Damage to the small intestine and the resulting nutrient absorption problems put a person with Celiac disease at risk for malnutrition, anemia, and several other diseases and health problems.

• Lymphoma and Adenocarcinoma
  Lymphoma and adenocarcinoma are cancers that can develop in the intestine.
• Osteoporosis
  Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become weak, brittle, and prone to breaking. Poor calcium absorption contributes to osteoporosis.
• Miscarriage and Congenital Malformation
  Miscarriage and congenital malformation of the baby, such as neural tube defects, are risks for pregnant women with untreated celiac disease because of nutrient absorption problems.
• Short Stature
  Short stature refers to being significantly under the average height. 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.

Source: digestive.niddk.nih.gov