From: Microbiota profile of new-onset celiac disease in children in Saudi Arabia
Variables | Celiac disease | Fecal controls | Mucosal controls |
---|---|---|---|
Number of children | 40 | 20 | 19 |
Sex (% male sex) | 28% | 35% | 42% |
Age at presentation in years: median (range) | 10.3 (7.5–15.7) | 11.3 (6.8 -15.4) | 10.6 (2–17.2) |
Breastfeeding (%) | 85% | 68% | |
Clinical presentation | |||
Asymptomatic | 15 (38%) | 20 (100%) | 0 (0%) |
Anemia | 11 (28%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (5%) |
Diarrhea/A. distention | 7 (18%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
Growth impairment | 10 (25%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (5%) |
Abdominal pain | 10 (25%) | 0 (0%) | 10 (53%) |
Constipation | 8 (20%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
Vomiting | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 3 (16%) |
Dysphagia | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 4 (21%) |