Which are symptoms and how many of varieties exist?

There are other symptoms besides the classical gastro-intestinal forms; at times are not too clear.
Direct or indirect consequences go from chronic diarrhoea to asthenia, to anaemia to osteoporosis on to tumours or serious neurological problems. Celiac disease can show itself at any age. Research shows that celiac disease can appear at any age, even after years with no symptoms of any kind. Nowadays, the percentage diagnosed in adults is growing, especially amongst those between 40 and 50 years old.

The numerous varieties are as follows:

Classical

Variety less common, (effect of 1:1000) usually appears at between 6 and 18 months and has typical gastro-intestinal symptoms:

  • weight loss
  • diarrhoea
  • foul-smelling excrement
  • asthenia

Atypical

Variety more common, (effect of 1:100 – 1:200)  Appears later and symptoms are mainly not intestinal, for example anaemia.

Silent

Shows histological damage typical of asymptomatic subjects. Many apparently healthy cases, after starting treatment show improved mental-physical well-being. When celiac disease is silent, symptoms are often: depression, irritableness, anxiety and fatigue.