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FODMAP Diet

A FODMAP diet is a multi-step nutrition planning and learning process that can help people diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).  Learn what…

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Pancreatitis

Two new topical sheets are available for you – acute and chronic pancreatitis.  Learn the signs, symptoms and treatments of both acute…

Sitz marker study

A Sitz marker study is a test for chronic constipation in adults and children at least two years of age.  Learn why…

Gastrostomy Tubes

Who needs a gastrostomy tube?  Some children have medical problems that make it difficult for them to take in enough nutrition by…

Introducing Peanuts

Our newest GI Kids topic, Introducing Peanuts, discusses the risk factors for a peanut allergy, the timing for introduction of peanuts and…

Functional Abdominal Pain

What is functional abdominal pain? Functional abdominal pain refers to stomach aches, usually around the belly button, that commonly occur in school-age…

Gastrointestinal Polyps

Polyps are tissue growths that extend out from the lining of the gastrointestinal system. They may occur in the stomach, small intestine,…

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