Pediatric gastroenterologists are doctors who specialize in treating stomach and intestine issues in kids. They help with conditions like abdominal pain, constipation, acid reflux, inflammatory bowel diseases (e.g. Crohn’s disease). Here’s a closer look at what they do:

Identifying Digestive Problems: They’re really good at figuring out why a child might have stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, or trouble eating.

Conducting Digestive Tests: To understand what’s causing these issues, they might do tests like endoscopies (where they look inside the stomach and intestines with a camera), blood tests, or stool tests

Developing Treatment Plans: Once they know what the issue is, they create a plan to help. This could include special diets, medications, or sometimes more complex treatments if the condition is serious.

Managing Chronic Digestive Conditions: They provide ongoing care for kids with long-term issues like Crohn’s disease, making sure they stay healthy and grow properly.

Educating and Supporting Families: They take time to teach families about digestive health and how to manage different conditions. Understanding the problem and knowing how to deal with it at home is really important.

Working with Other Healthcare Providers: Pediatric gastroenterologists often team up with dietitians, pediatricians, and other specialists to give comprehensive care.

Staying Up-to-Date with Research: They keep informed about the latest treatments and studies in digestive health to provide the best care.

Helping with Nutritional Needs: They also focus on making sure kids get the right nutrition, especially if they have conditions that make eating difficult.

Pediatric gastroenterologists are key in helping kids with stomach and intestinal problems. They work hard to diagnose, treat, and manage these conditions, ensuring that kids can eat, grow, and live comfortably.

Assessment and Treatment for:

• Chronic unexplained abdominal pain
• Chronic constipation
• Persistent heartburn / acid reflux
• Inflammatory bowel disease (e.g. Crohn’s disease)

How to book a specialist appointment:

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