Table 1. Clinical presentation in Celiac disease in children.
| Clinical presentation | Male (n=32) | Female (n=20) | Total (n=52) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal distension | 21 (65.6) | 11 (55.0) | 32 (61.5) |
| Diarrhoea | 11 (34.4) | 12 (60.0) | 23 (44.2) |
| Failure to thrive | 15 (46.9) | 5 (25.0) | 20 (38.5) |
| Pallor | 21 (65.6) | 12 (60.0) | 33 (63.5) |
| Short stature | 17 (53.1) | 9 (45.0) | 26 (50.0) |
| Chronic abdominal pain | 15 (46.9) | 7 (35.0) | 22 (42.3) |
| Constipation | 6 (18.8) | 5 (25.0) | 11 (21.1) |
| Recurrent vomiting | 4 (12.5) | 1 (5.0) | 5 (9.6) |
| Delayed puberty | 1 (3.1) | 1 (5.0) | 2 (3.8) |
Values are presented as number (%).