Are people withceliac diseasealways thin, or can they be overweight?
Overweight people can definitely have celiac disease.
Why Is Celiac Disease Associated With Being Thin?
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There are two main reasons why people often associate celiac disease with being very thin.
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It is possible to be overweight and have celiac disease.
While most people with celiac disease have one or more digestive symptoms, some do not.
Screening for celiac disease is not done routinely if you don’t have symptoms.
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