Persistence of anemia in patients with Celiac disease despite a gluten free diet: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The main treatment for Celiac Disease (CD) is the gluten-free diet (GFD). However, in some CD patients, iron deficiency anemia can be persistent despite a GFD.

Aim

In this study, we aim to evaluate the prevalence of anemia in both adults and children with CD at the diagnosis and during the GFD.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study including both adults and children with CD, the demographic characteristics and hemoglobin, iron, folate and vitamin B12 levels were retrospectively retrieved from patients' medical records at the time of diagnosis (T0); after 3-5 years (T1) and after 8-10 years (T2) of GFD.

Results

311 CD patients (184 adults and 127 pediatric patients) were included in the study. No difference was observed in the prevalence of anemia in

SUBMITTER: Valvano M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11877744 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature