INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Celiac disease is something that most people may not know they have. Studies show that as many as one in every 141 Americans may have celiac disease, but in children’s cases, they’re underdiagnosed. Research shows that only one in ten children with high-risk symptoms and conditions are being tested for celiac disease. Now, for Celiac Awareness Month, experts say recognizing the signs early can make a difference.

Maricruz Crespo, MD, pediatric gastroenterologist at Orlando Health, spends her day helping kids with digestive diseases.

“I think that the gut is very imp...