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Explain why the symptoms of celiac disease are consistent with the effects of celiac disease on the small intestine.

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Celiac disease damages the intestinal villi. As a result, nutrients pass through the digestive tract without being broken down and absorbed properly. This indigestion will eventually cause irritation in the intestine as well as gastrointestinal discomfort.

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Celiac disease can cause inflammation in the digestive tract, which may result in bloating as well as many other adverse digestive issues.

One study of 1,032 adults with celiac disease found that bloating was one of the most common symptoms.
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