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Complications of Celiac Disease

Damage to the small intestine and the resulting nutrient absorption problems put a person with Celiac (pronounced - SEL-ee-ak) disease at risk for malnutrition, anemia, and several other diseases and health problems.

• Lymphoma and Adenocarcinoma are cancers that can develop in the intestine.
• 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 of the baby, such as neural tube defects, are risks for pregnant women with untreated celiac disease because of nutrient absorption problems.
• 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.

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References:
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC)
NIH Publication No. 07-4269
August 2007
digestive.niddk.nih.gov

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