Celiac Sprue
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Celiac Sprue Complications
Complications of celiac sprue include:
Unintentional weight loss
Malnutrition
Vitamin deficiencies
Osteoporosis
Intestinal
cancer
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Celiac Sprue Underlying Cause
Related Conditions
Food allergies
Food intolerance
Food reactions
Lactose intolerance
Malabsorption
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Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
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Last Updated: Sep 19, 2007
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Celiac Sprue References:
Green PH, Jabri B. Celiac Disease. Annu Rev Med. 2005 Sep 7.
Hill ID, Dirks MH, Liptak GS, Colletti RB, Fasano A, Guandalini S, Hoffenberg EJ, Horvath K, Murray JA, Pivor M, Seidman EG; North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. Guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of celiac disease in children: recommendations of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2005 Jan;40(1):1-19.
Leffler D, Saha S, Farrell RJ. Celiac disease. Am J Manag Care. 2003 Dec;9(12):825-31.
Rossi T. Celiac disease. Adolesc Med Clin. 2004 Feb;15(1):91-103, ix.
