Treat diarrhea just like anyone who does not have celiac disease: drink plenty of fluids and seek medical care if the diarrhea causes any additional problems, such as dehydration, dizziness, high fever, bloody stools, etc., or does not stop within a few days.
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What do I do if my child’s persistent diarrhea continues even on a gluten-free diet?
It may be just “toddler” diarrhea, which is a benign entity. Of course, without a full medical assessment, we cannot draw any meaningful conclusions.
(Updated .)What are some of the symptoms of celiac disease?
Recurring abdominal bloating/pain Chronic diarrhea/constipation Vomiting Liver and biliary tract disorders (transaminitis, fatty liver, primary sclerosing cholangitis, etc.) Weight loss Pale, foul-smelling stool Iron-deficiency anemia that does not respond to iron therapy Fatigue Failure to thrive or short stature Delayed puberty Pain in the joints Tingling numbness in the legs Pale sores inside the mouth… Read more »
(Updated .)How long does it take for chronic diarrhea to disappear after starting a gluten-free diet?
If the diarrhea is due to celiac disease, it should take no longer than a few weeks to go away. If it persists longer, either the diet is not perfect or something else is causing it.
(Updated .)If I go “off the wagon” and eat some gluten, like pizza, and get diarrhea, will the usual treatment for diarrhea, such as loperamide (Imodium) be helpful?
Repeated exposure to gluten is what causes damage to the body. We don’t condone going “off the wagon.” However, loperamide can often be helpful to treat diarrhea (from any cause) in the short-term.
(Updated .)My 2.5-year old son was diagnosed with celiac disease 10 months ago. He’s anemic and taking a liquid iron supplement. I’ve seen virtually no improvement in the last three months. He’s exhausted frequently and has diarrhea everyday. Do you have any thoughts or suggestions?
Have his gluten-free diet carefully checked by an experienced dietitian, and also have his tTG and DGP levels checked again; chances are he is still ingesting gluten.
(Updated .)Does having chronic diarrhea help with diagnosing celiac disease?
Chronic diarrhea is the cornerstone of a classical presentation of the disease. However, not everyone with chronic diarrhea has celiac disease, and only 1/3 of those diagnosed with it actually had the symptom.
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