Extraintestinal Manifestations of Coeliac Disease: Symptoms Beyond the Gut (Skin, Anaemia, Bones & Brain)

Hope & Histamine: The Paediatric Allergy Podcast · Jan 25, 2026 · 34m

Coeliac disease isn’t always a “gut problem.” In this episode of Hope & Histamine: The Paediatric Allergy Podcast, we unpack the extraintestinal manifestations of coeliac disease—the symptoms that show up beyond the digestive tract and can be easy to miss.

We explore the most common non-GI presentations, including iron-deficiency anaemia, fatigue, poor growth or delayed puberty, mouth ulcers, dental enamel defects, bone pain/low bone density, headaches, low mood/brain fog, and the classic skin condition dermatitis herpetiformis. You’ll learn why these symptoms happen, which red flags should…