How do you know that you have celiac disease?

Answer 1

You have to take a blood test. If you have it they have to do a biopsy to see what has happened to your small intestine.

If you feel any of these symptoms, please, for your own good, consult a doctor.

• Abdominal cramping/bloating

• Feet (Reduced fat padding)

• Abdominal distention

• Flatus (Passing gas)

• Acidosis

• Gluten ataxia

• Appetite (Increased to the point of craving)

• Mouth sores or cracks in the corners

• Back pain (Such as a result of collapsed lumbar vertebrae)

• Muscle cramping (Especially in the hands and legs)

• Constipation

• Night blindness

• Decreased ability to clot blood

• Skin (Very dry)

• Dehydration

• Stools (Loose? Hard? Small? Large? Foul smelling? Floating? Clay, Light tan or Gray-colored? Highly rancid? Frothy?)

• Diarrhea (See Stools below)

• Tongue (Smooth or geographic - looks like different continents)

• Edema

• Tooth enamel defects

• Electrolyte depletion

• Weakness

• Energy loss

• Weight loss

• Fatigue

If you don't check to see if you have Celiac, then it could result in anemia, intestinal cancer, Diabetes, and some scary things. I have celiac and the thing is, I was tested for it in a blood test. It showed I didn't have celiac.

But then they did an endoscopy on me, and it showed I absolutely did.

I was diagnosed last year. I am having an extremely hard time gaining weight and getting back to normal. The longer you wait, they worse it gets.

And don't just go trying a gluten free diet on your own. (Which is the only cure.)

Talk to your DOCTOR! And get tested! Remember that gluten is in a ton of things, and hides quite well.

Answer 2

There are several symptoms to Celiac Disease. Some common symptoms include stomach aches after eating gluten products, diarrhea, constipation, and loss of weight. If you feel any of these symptoms after eating wheat, barley, or rye products, you should get tested.

Ignoring the symptoms could result in diabetes in the years that follow.