Category: 1. Abdominal and Digestive Disorders

“My tummy hurts” — that’s something every parent hears. But if it seems like your child complains about stomach problems all the time, they may have a serious digestive disorder. These conditions have different causes, but share many of the same symptoms: Nausea Stomachache Diarrhea Vomiting Dehydration (from the diarrhea and vomiting) If your child has these symptoms often, the…

Overview of Encopresis Encopresis is the soiling of underwear with stool by children who are past the age of toilet training. Because each child achieves bowel control at their own rate, medical professionals do not consider stool soiling to be a medical condition unless the child is at least 4 years old. This stool or fecal soiling…

It’s common for infants to spit up after a meal. That little spit is called gastroesaphogeal reflux or GER. But frequent vomiting associated with discomfort and difficulty feeding or weight loss may be caused by something more serious known as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Both GER and GERD can cause the upward movement of stomach content, including acid, into the esophagus and sometimes into or…