Celiac Facts for Patients

An abnormally low level of prtoeins in the blood. It can have several causes, for example a very low protein intake, malabsorption or different diseases such as liver or kidney disease. The consequence of hypoproteinemia is the occurrence of edema, i.e. swelling in different parts of the body due to an abnormal accumulation of fluid.

Impaired function of the spleen, resulting in increased risk for infections.