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π£ 5. Coeliac/Celiac Disease
β Coeliac/celiac disease is an immune reaction to gluten that damages the small intestine
β It can reduce absorption of nutrients and fats
β Symptoms may include diarrhoea, bloating, weight loss, anaemia, and greasy stools
β Testing should ideally be performed before starting a gluten-free diet
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π£ 6. Pancreatic Insufficiency
β The pancreas produces enzymes needed to digest fat, protein, and carbohydrates
β Too few digestive enzymes can cause fatty, floating, foul-smelling stools
β Chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, and some pancreatic diseases can cause pancreatic insufficiency
β Unexplained weight loss may also occur
