Pediatric GI Testing & Diagnosis

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Pediatric GI Testing & Diagnosis

If you’re concerned about your child’s digestive health, the experienced pediatric gastroenterologists at University Health in San Antonio can help.

If you see signs of digestive issues in your child, contact a doctor right away. Early treatment helps support your child's growth and development and prevents GI conditions from worsening. Your pediatric primary care provider can refer you to our specialists if needed.

Evaluation & Diagnosis

During your first appointment, your pediatric gastroenterologist will review your child’s health history and perform a physical exam. Your child’s history and symptoms may call for tests to help make a clear diagnosis.

Pediatric GI Tests

To see inside your child’s digestive tract, we may use a special camera to perform a:

Biopsy

Sometimes, we need a small sample of tissue to examine to help diagnose a problem. In that case, your child may have:

Breath test

The hydrogen breath test checks to see if your child has trouble digesting certain foods. It is painless and can diagnose several GI conditions, including: