Celiac Disease Complications: Short & Long-Term Effects

Short-term complications of celiac disease can include:

* Bloating

* Abdominal pain

* Diarrhea

* Weight loss

* Fatigue

* Iron-deficiency anemia

* Vitamin B12 deficiency

* Dermatitis herpetiformis, a skin rash that is also associated with celiac disease

Long-term complications of celiac disease can include:

* Osteoporosis, a condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle

* Osteomalacia, a condition that causes bones to become soft and weak

* Tooth enamel defects

* Infertility

* Miscarriage

* Lymphoma, a type of cancer that starts in the lymph nodes

* Other autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes

Celiac disease can also increase the risk of developing certain other medical conditions, such as:

* Cardiovascular disease

* Stroke

* Peripheral artery disease

* Kidney disease

* Liver disease

* Thyroid disease

* Migraines

* Depression

* Anxiety