Carlota is a 35-year-old who has just been diagnosed with celiac disease.She also has a life-threatening allergy to peanuts and tree nuts.She has not had a problem eliminating peanuts and tree nuts from her diet,but she is concerned that she will have a difficult time modifying her diet to treat her celiac disease.In addition to these dietary concerns,she has recently noticed that when she eats ice cream or cottage cheese she experiences terrible abdominal pain,bloating,and flatulence.She has made an appointment with her health care provider to determine the type of problem with which she is dealing.
-Carlota most likely experienced _____ before she modified her diet to treat her celiac disease.

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The symptoms of diarrhea, weight loss, cramps, fatigue, and anemia are all associated with celiac disease before a modified diet is implemented. These symptoms occur due to the body's inability to absorb nutrients properly because of the damage to the small intestine caused by gluten consumption.

Carlota Is a 35-Year-Old Who Has Just Been Diagnosed with Celiac