Short stature refers to being significantly under the average height. Short stature results when childhood celiac disease prevents nutrient absorption during the years when nutrition is critical to a child's normal growth and development. Children who are diagnosed and treated before their growth stops may have a catch-up period.
Other Autoimmune Diseases
People with celiac disease are at an increased risk for developing other autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune diseases occur when the body's own immune system attacks certain parts of the body. Some of these autoimmune diseases include:
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