Pediatric Gastric Disease
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Digestive disorders in children or pediatric gastrointestinal (GI) conditions can be of sudden onset (acute) or ongoing (chronic). Most are not life-threatening, however some may require immediate care. We at Sonambekar Hospital treat children with gastroenterological conditions involving organs in the digestive system,
- Abdominal pain
- Celiac disease
- Colitis
- Constipation
- Crohn’s disease
- Esophagitis
- Feeding problems, or failure to thrive
- Food allergies
- Gallbladder diseases
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Gastroparesis
- GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease
Signs and symptoms of digestive disorders
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Bloating in the belly
- Bleeding
- Problems with appetite
How are digestive disorders found?
Your child’s pediatrician or family healthcare provider can help diagnose and treat digestive problems. He or she may order tests to help diagnose a digestive disorder. Tests for digestive problems can include:
- Colonoscopy
- Upper GI endoscopy
- Capsule endoscopy
- Ultrasound
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Biopsy
- Blood tests
- CT scan
How are digestive disorders treated?
Treatment depends on the diagnosis, but options include:
- Nutrition counseling and dietary changes
- Medication
- Surgery
- Swallowing therapy