It may take some time for constipation to resolve. However, please note that constipation is also a very common problem and can co-exist with celiac disease. If this is the case then the gluten-free diet won’t be beneficial. In either case, as long as he’s constipated you should address this problem aggressively.
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Is shortness of breath in a child a symptom of celiac disease?
No, this is not a symptom of celiac disease.
(Updated .)Is there a connection between celiac disease and H. pylori?
There is no connection. Celiac disease patients, when untreated, often have gastritis, but its features are clearly different from and unrelated to the gastritis caused by H. pylori.
(Updated .)Can someone with celiac disease also have pruritic urticarial papules and plaques (PUPPS) during pregnancy?
PUPPS can result from a person who has dermatitis herpetiformis with celiac disease.
(Updated .)What percentage of women with undiagnosed celiac disease struggle with infertility?
Our best guess is that about 5% of women with undiagnosed celiac disease struggle with infertility.
(Updated .)Do celiac patients typically have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
It’s not rare for celiac patients to have IBS, and those symptoms would not respond to a gluten-free diet. Celiac patients often have IBS-like symptoms, especially when exposed to gluten once starting a gluten-free diet.
(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 .)Is it possible to have celiac disease and a wheat allergy at the same time?
Yes, this is one of the complexities of gluten-related disorders, which can make diagnosis more difficult for medical professionals who aren’t knowledgeable about the differences.
(Updated .)I sometimes have massive chest pain after I’ve been exposed to gluten. Is this common?
We’ve not heard of chest pains associated with the ingestion of gluten. It could be a coincidence. You should seek other reasons for this symptom with your medical professional.
(Updated .)Do those with celiac disease get exhausted easily or lack energy, especially women who are menstruating?
Yes, this is extremely common prior to starting a gluten-free diet.
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