While it is possible to have both lupus and celiac disease together, this is a rare occurrence. Lupus can affect any system or organ in the body, including the digestive system. Therefore, it can be challenging for doctors to diagnose celiac disease in someone with lupus.
Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is a type of cancer that develops in the lining of the stomach. It tends to start as a precancerous lesion and progress to cancer. It usually develops slowly over many years and may not cause symptoms in the early stages.
Constipation is when a person has difficulty passing bowel movements, which can be hard, lumpy, and dry. Constipation may cause abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, and other symptoms.
Annormal cells that grow out of control in the large intestine (colon) can become colon cancer. The colon is a tube-shaped organ of the digestive system in the abdomen.
Diverticulitis is a condition that affects the diverticula, small, bulging pouches or sacs that grow inside the walls of your colon (large intestine). A small tear can occur in the colon's lining when diverticula become inflamed. This can lead to an infection.
