2011
DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(11)61820-9
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Increased Prevalence of Celiac Disease and Positive Markers of Gluten Sensitivity in Patients With Chronic Constipation

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“…Women presented with constipation more often, which is theoretically an unusual finding in a traditionally diarrheal illness. Previous studies have also reported constipation as a frequent symptom of CD [25,26]. In an Italian study it was found in 13% of celiac patients, which is similar to our results of 9% of men and 20% of women [25].…”
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confidence: 92%
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“…Women presented with constipation more often, which is theoretically an unusual finding in a traditionally diarrheal illness. Previous studies have also reported constipation as a frequent symptom of CD [25,26]. In an Italian study it was found in 13% of celiac patients, which is similar to our results of 9% of men and 20% of women [25].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 92%
“…In an Italian study it was found in 13% of celiac patients, which is similar to our results of 9% of men and 20% of women [25]. Studies on patients with chronic constipation show high rates of CD in both adults and children [26,27,28]. This finding in our study may be confounded by patient reporting of symptoms leading to recall bias as well as other disorders such as pelvic floor dysfunction and irritable bowel syndrome constipation type which predominate in women.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 89%
“…Some of the clinical features of CD include iron deficiency, anorexia, bone pain, depression, diarrhea, infertility, asthenia, nausea, vomiting, recurrent abdominal pain, recurrent aphthous stomatitis, recurrent miscarriages, short stature, weight loss, and unexplained elevated liver enzymes (4). Because CD occurs in childhood, it can lead to mental, psychological, and personality problems alongside physical ones, hence negatively affecting all aspects of patients' life and impairing their overall quality of life (5)(6)(7). The concept of quality of life dates back to Aristotle (385 BC), and it has been extensively studied in recent years as a result of the rise in chronic diseases in the last century and their adverse effects on this health vari-able (8).…”
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confidence: 99%