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السبت، 19 فبراير 2011

Signs & Symptoms of Celiac Disease in Infants

مرسلة بواسطة coeurenfete في 11:29 م
  1. Celiac disease is a chronic digestive disorder that develops because people cannot tolerate and properly digest gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. When a baby with celiac disease eats gluten, the small intestine is damaged and cannot properly absorb nutrients. Celiac disease does not have a cure, but it can be effectively treated by completely eliminating gluten from the diet. About 2 million Americans have celiac disease, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Symptoms can develop at any time, but it is common to notice symptoms in babies soon after they begin eating solid foods.

    2. Digestive Symptoms

  2. Infants and young children with celiac disease can have a wide array of digestive problems as a result of the condition. Common signs of celiac disease in babies include chronic diarrhea, pale-colored stools, vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating and constipation, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

    3. Growth Problems

  3. Babies with celiac disease often do not gain weight as quickly as they should and may be small for their age, according to the Celiac Disease Foundation. This growth issues results because nutrients are not properly absorbed by the small intestine. In some cases, babies with celiac disease are diagnosed as failing to thrive because they are not growing or gaining weight properly. As the child ages, it can lead to delayed onset of puberty, short stature and damaged tooth enamel on the permanent teeth.

    4. Behavioral Changes

  4. Babies with celiac disease can often be fussy or irritable because of the abdominal discomfort the condition causes. When the condition develops, you may notice changes in your baby's personality, such as more crying or inconsolable behavior.

    5. Other Symptoms

  5. Other signs that your infant has celiac disease include skin rashes, especially on the knees, elbows and butt. Blood tests can also reveal iron-deficiency anemia and a vitamin K deficiency, both of which can be signs of celiac disease.

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