Celiac and Children

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Thousands of people with Celiac Disease have gone years being misdiagnosed or undiagnosed by their doctors. Don’t let that happen to your child.

Symptoms in Children

This list of symptoms comes from the website of the Celiac Sprue Association

How is the child developing?

Slowly
Not gaining weight
Losing weight

Under age three:

Growth failure
Diarrhea
Projectile vomiting
Abdominal bloating/distention

Older children:

Crankiness
Difficulty concentrating
Irritability
Personality changes
Poor memory

Help for Parents and Families

What to tell your doctor
Getting Tested For Celiac Disease
Common Questions And Answers Parents Have (Department of Medicine, Columbia University)