An individual complains of discomfort in the digestive tract, chronic constipation, cramping, bloating and abdominal distention, as well as fatigue, due to an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine. As they have a particularly severe case of the disease, their stool is pale, loose and greasy. What illness do they likely have?

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Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the small intestine when foods containing gluten are consumed, leading to symptoms such as discomfort in the digestive tract, chronic constipation, cramping, bloating, abdominal distention, and fatigue. The description of pale, loose, and greasy stool is indicative of malabsorption, a common feature in severe cases of celiac disease.

An Individual Complains of Discomfort in the Digestive Tract, Chronic