Celiac.com 05/29/2020 - Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition that affects around 1% of the population. People with celiac disease suffer an autoimmune reaction when they consume wheat, rye or barley because they cannot break down a proline-rich protein found in them called gliadin. The resulting autoimmune reaction causes destruction of the villi in the small intestine, which results in malabsorption of nutrients. Untreated celiac disease can lead to serious issues over time, including a higher risk for certain deadly cancers.
Celiac disease is also called coeliac disease, nontropical sprue, celiac sprue, gluten intolerant enteropathy, and gluten sensitive enteropathy. Sometimes people refer to celiac disease as an allergy to wheat or gluten, but that's not accurate. It's an a...

Celiac.com 06/02/2020 - The symptoms of celiac disease can vary depending on how the type of celiac disease a person has. Celiac disease can be broken down into three types: The first type, classical, in which patients present with gastrointestinal symptoms, malabsorption syndrome and/or diarrhea. The second type, non-classical, in which patients experience extra-intestinal and/or gastrointestinal symptoms other than diarrhea. The third type, subclinical, with no visible symptoms. 
There are Over 200 Signs and Symptoms of Celiac Disease
Some patients have several of these signs and symptoms of celiac disease, some just a few. Many report non-gastrointestinal symptoms. 
In one study, up to 80% of patients showed some symptoms. However, one study showed that nearly two-t...

Celiac.com 09/19/2025 – Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune condition triggered by eating gluten. It can cause a wide range of symptoms, from digestive problems to skin, bone, and neurological issues. Some people experience many symptoms on a daily basis, while others may have only a few or none at all. Because symptoms vary so widely, celiac disease can be difficult to recognize and diagnose.
7 Major Categories of Celiac Symptoms
Digestive symptoms: abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, steatorrhea (fatty stools). Non-digestive symptoms: fatigue, weakness, anemia, weight loss, malnutrition, delayed growth, irritability, depression, anxiety, brain fog. Skin symptoms: itchy rash, blistering, dermatitis herpetiformis, e...

Celiac.com 02/08/2019 - I've been reading a lot about the gluten challenge, which makes my stomach curl. It is rare that someone with celiac disease will have a negative antibody test result. If your tests were negative but you continue to experience symptoms, consult your physician and undergo further medical evaluation. Don't just continue to suffer—keep exploring. You are not alone in this "Gluten Maze". That title can be attributed to me over thirty years ago, and I am still using it, particularly when answering the phone lines at our local hospital's dietitian office. I feel so sorry for the young people who phone in regarding symptoms that seem so common to me, but not to people who are new to celiac disease. Also for those who have stopped searching after consulting only with their f...