Anemia is a very common symptom ofceliac diseasein one study, one-third of newly diagnosed celiacs had anemia.
Why do anemia and celiac disease so often appear together?
Let’s review some basics of anemia.
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Anemia can have many different causes.
The most common key in of anemiaboth worldwide, and in celiac diseaseis known as iron-deficiency anemia.
People with celiac disease can also have a jot down of anemia called “anemia of chronic disease.”
If you do have digestive symptoms, you’re even more likely to have celiac.
It’s also possible to have both these forms of anemia at the same time.
Examining yourred blood cellsunder a microscope, and testing your iron levels, can provide additional information.
Edited by Jane Anderson
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