Is It Celiac Disease or Another Medical Condition?
Recognizing celiac disease can be difficult because some of its symptoms are similar to those of other diseases. In fact, sometimes celiac disease is confused with:
Irritable bowel syndrome
Iron deficiency anemia caused by menstrual blood loss
As a result, celiac disease is commonly underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed. As part of diagnosing celiac disease, the healthcare provider will consider these other conditions.