Diseases & Disorders
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Autoimmune hepatitis is a condition where the immune system attacks the liver, causing inflammation. Testing helps confirm the diagnosis, guiding treatment to control inflammation and prevent liver damage. Early treatment is essential for managing symptoms and protecting your child’s liver health.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, talk-based therapy that helps children understand and manage negative thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It’s effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions, teaching healthy coping skills and improving emotional well-being in a safe, supportive environment.
Constipation and Encopresis
Constipation and encopresis occur when stool builds up in the colon, causing difficulty passing stool and sometimes accidents. Treatment focuses on clearing stool, improving diet, and retraining bowel habits. Early management helps prevent discomfort and restores healthy bowel function for your child.
Cows Milk Protein Allergy
Cow’s milk protein allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to proteins in cow’s milk, causing symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, or skin reactions. Treatment involves removing cow’s milk from your child’s diet, which helps relieve symptoms and support healthy growth.
Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is an immune reaction to gluten, a protein in wheat, barley, and rye, that damages the small intestine. Treatment involves a strict gluten-free diet to heal the intestine, relieve symptoms, and support your child’s growth and health.
Cyclic Vomiting
Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) causes recurring episodes of severe vomiting, often with nausea and fatigue. Treatment focuses on identifying triggers, managing symptoms, and sometimes using medications to prevent episodes.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammation of the intestines. IBD causes the immune system to become active, damaging the intestines. The two most common types of IBD are Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative colitis.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the esophagus, causing discomfort or irritation. Treatment may include dietary changes, medications, and lifestyle adjustments to relieve symptoms, prevent complications, and improve your child’s comfort and quality of life.
Gilbert's Syndrome
Gilbert’s syndrome is a common, harmless condition where the liver doesn’t process bilirubin effectively, causing mild yellowing of the skin or eyes. It typically requires no treatment and doesn’t affect your child’s health or quality of life.
Gastrostomy Tubes
A gastrostomy tube (G-tube) is a feeding tube placed directly into the stomach to provide nutrition when a child cannot eat enough by mouth. It supports growth and development and can be used temporarily or long-term, depending on your child’s needs.
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic condition where allergens cause inflammation in the esophagus, leading to swallowing difficulties or pain. Treatment includes dietary changes, medications, or both to reduce inflammation, relieve symptoms, and prevent long-term damage to the esophagus.
Toddler's Diarrhea
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Toddler’s diarrhea is a common condition where young children have frequent, loose stools but remain healthy and grow normally. It’s often caused by diet or immature digestion. Treatment focuses on dietary adjustments to improve stool consistency.
Feeding Dysfunction / Failure to Thrive
Failure to Thrive is a term used to describe children who don't meet expected growth targets (in weight or height). It often means they are not receiving enough calories or are not able to process the calories they are receiving properly.
FODMAP Diet
The FODMAP diet reduces certain carbohydrates that can cause bloating, gas, or diarrhea. It’s often used to manage irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition affecting the digestive system, causing abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. Treatment focuses on diet changes, stress management, and sometimes medication to improve symptoms and enhance your child’s quality of life.
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) is a buildup of fat in the liver linked to obesity, insulin resistance, or metabolic issues. Treatment focuses on healthy diet changes, exercise, and managing underlying conditions to improve liver health and prevent complications.
Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, causing abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Treatment includes managing pain, supporting hydration, and sometimes dietary changes to allow the pancreas to heal.
Short Bowel Syndrome
Short bowel syndrome occurs when part of the small intestine is missing or not working properly, leading to trouble absorbing nutrients. Treatment includes specialized diets, nutritional support, and sometimes medication to ensure your child gets the nutrients they need to grow and thrive.