Several studies have reported that people with celiac disease (treated and untreated) are more likely to experience gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain and bloating, nausea or vomiting, reduced gut motility, and delayed gastric emptying than healthy controls. Compliance with a gluten-free diet reduces the prevalence of these symptoms. Further evaluation of persistent gastrointestinal symptoms in some persons with celiac disease is recommended. Evidence is limited regarding the effect of a gluten-free dietary pattern on indigestion, dysphagia and reflux; additional research is needed in these areas.
