Weight loss

Early indications of celiac disease include a significant reduction in weight and difficulties maintaining weight. This is due to a decrease in your body's capacity to absorb nutrients, which can lead to malnutrition and weight loss. According to one study, roughly 29% and 26% of children with celiac disease, respectively, had a low body weight and a low body mass index (BMI).

Weight loss was one of the most prevalent symptoms in an older study of celiac disease patients. Not only were the symptoms entirely cured after therapy, but individuals gained an average of 17 pounds (7.75 kg). Following a gluten-free diet significantly boosted body weight and BMI after 1 year in another trial of 42 children with the same illness. Diabetes, illness, depression, or thyroid disorders can all result in unexplained weight loss.