Pediatric GI Conditions We Treat

Our pediatric GI specialists and dieticians offer your child personalized support treatment options. Your child will receive compassionate care throughout their treatment.

Pediatric Intestine Conditions

Abdominal pain – Discomfort or pain felt in the stomach area
Allergic conditions - Food or medications can cause allergic reactions that impact the digestive tract.
Blood in stool – Can indicate various conditions like hemorrhoids to serious problems like gastrointestinal bleeding or infections
Celiac disease – An autoimmune disorder triggered by eating of gluten (found in wheat, barley and rye)
Constipation – Occasional bowel movements or difficulty passing stools
Diarrhea – Frequent, loose or watery bowel movements
Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) – When stomach acid flows back into the esophagus
Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Chronic (ongoing) inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Affects the large intestine, causing abdominal pain, bloating and gas
Short Bowel Syndrome – A large portion of the small intestine is missing or surgically removed
Vomiting – Caused by infections, food intolerance or gastrointestinal disorders

Nutrition Conditions

Get expert care if your child experiences:

Feeding problems – Challenges related to your child's ability or willingness to eat
Gastrostomy tube problems – Feeding tube issues may include infection, displacement, blockage or leakage
Poor weight (failure to thrive) – When a child can’t gain weight or grow at a normal rate, often due to poor nutrition, health issues or feeding problems

Liver Conditions

Abnormal liver enzymes – High or low levels of enzymes in the blood
Fatty liver – An excessive amount of fat in liver cells
Gallbladder disease - Can block bile flow, causing pain, nausea and digestive issues (like gallstones)
Hepatitis B and C – Viral infections that cause swelling of the liver
Genetic, metabolic and other serious liver diseases

Pancreas Conditions

Cystic fibrosis – A genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system
Pancreatitis – Swelling of the pancreas. It can cause severe abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting