Gluten intolerance can cause this itchy, blistering skin disease. The rash usually occurs on the elbows, knees, torso, scalp and buttocks. This condition is often associated with changes to the lining of the small intestine identical to those of celiac disease, but the skin condition might not cause digestive symptoms. Doctors treat dermatitis herpetiformis with… Continue reading Dermatitis herpetiformis
Category: Abdominal Diseases
Symptoms
Symptoms The signs and symptoms of celiac disease can vary greatly and differ in children and adults. Digestive signs and symptoms for adults include: Diarrhea Fatigue Weight loss Bloating and gas Abdominal pain Nausea and vomiting Constipation However, more than half the adults with celiac disease have signs and symptoms unrelated to the digestive system,… Continue reading Symptoms
Overview
Celiac disease, sometimes called celiac sprue or gluten-sensitive enteropathy, is an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. If you have celiac disease, eating gluten triggers an immune response in your small intestine. Over time, this reaction damages your small intestine’s lining and prevents it from absorbing some nutrients… Continue reading Overview
Treatment
Seek immediate medical help if your child: Is unable to pass stool, especially with vomiting Is vomiting blood or has blood in his or her stool (especially if maroon or dark, tarry black) Has chest, neck or shoulder pain Has sudden, sharp abdominal pain Has pain in his or her shoulder blades with nausea Belly is rigid, hard… Continue reading Treatment
Symptoms and Diagnosis
Pain in the abdominal area. Diagnosis Many different conditions can cause abdominal pain. The key is to know when to seek medical care. Any of the following may cause abdominal pain: Appendicitis Bowel obstruction Cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder) with or without gallstones Chronic constipation Dissecting abdominal aortic aneurysm Diverticular disease, including diverticulitis Early-stage shingles (a viral infection where pain… Continue reading Symptoms and Diagnosis
Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain is any pain felt between your chest and groin. This is often referred to as the stomach region or belly. Pain can originate from any of the many organs within the abdomen, including: Digestive organs (the end of the esophagus, the stomach, the small and large intestines, the liver, the gallbladder and the… Continue reading Abdominal pain