Symptom #2: Diarrhea
In celiac disease, diarrhea that affects patients are often characteristic of stools that are pale, large volume, and bad smelling. There is also associated abdominal pain and cramping, abdominal distension, and bloating. As the bowel increasingly becomes more damaged, the patient may also experience lactose intolerance. This often resolves once a gluten free diet is followed.
Many patients are often misdiagnosed as having irritable bowel syndrome only to be diagnosed with celiac disease much later. Screening of celiac disease is recommended for those who experience irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.
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