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Patient characteristics at diagnosis of CD (n = 39)
| Characteristic | % (n) |
|---|---|
| Gender | |
| Female | 31 (12) |
| Male | 69 (27) |
| Mean age at diagnosis, y ± SD | 7 ± 3 |
| Type 1 diabetes | 13 (5) |
| Asthma | 15 (6) |
| Symptoms at diagnosis | 92 (36) |
| Abdominal pain | 51 (20) |
| Nausea and/or vomiting | 13 (5) |
| Diarrhea | 18 (7) |
| Constipation | 31 (12) |
| Flatus | 5 (2) |
| Gastroesophageal reflux | 23 (9) |
| Rash | 13 (5) |
| Joint pain | 8 (3) |
| Malnutrition | 38 (15) |
CD = celiac disease; SD = standard deviation.
