Applying Culinary Medicine in Pediatric GI Disorders Blending the art of food and cooking with the science of medicine, this new NASPGHAN webinar series brings you live interactive educational webinars that highlight the importance of food and diet within a patient’s health plan, and how to use culinary medicine tailored to specific GI diseases and
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Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a disease that mainly affects the ducts that drain bile from the liver to the intestines (called the biliary tree). In PSC, these bile ducts are inflamed and narrow, preventing bile from flowing out of the liver. This can damage the bile ducts and the liver due to buildup of
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What is ARFID? ARFID is a mental health diagnosis that stands for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. People who have ARFID don’t eat enough food or enough different kinds of food to keep their body healthy and growing. ARFID is different than picky eating because it is more intense and usually lasts longer. People with ARFID
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Blending the art of food and cooking with the science of medicine, this new NASPGHAN webinar series brings you live interactive educational webinars that highlight the importance of food and diet within a patient’s health plan, and how to use culinary medicine tailored to specific GI diseases and symptoms. Each session will feature speakers comprised
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How common is omphalocele? A defect or hole that forms when the wall of the middle abdomen is developing, this defect occurs in about 2 out of every 10,000 live births and allows a developing baby’s organs to come outside the abdominal cavity. Learn more here.
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A rare, inherited disorder caused by the inability of the body to properly excrete copper, Wilson’s Disease affects 1 out of 30,000 individuals. Learn more here.
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About 400–500 liver transplants (5%–8% of total liver transplants) are performed in children. Learn why a child might need a liver transplant, how they are approved for the procedure, the risks, and life after transplant here.
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Are sleep problems and gastrointestinal problems related? Rest is important to help our bodies work properly. Too little sleep can make our bodies sick and can make it difficult to learn and grow. Kids who have poor sleep may experience gastrointestinal (GI) problems. This can include feeling belly pains or other symptoms. Learn more here.
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Watch our new video on the Treatment of EoE This video presents information about the current treatment options for Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). It does NOT address other types of food allergies or eosinophilic conditions beyond the esophagus. Always consult with your health care providers when making decisions about treatment.
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Learn what to do if your child has swallowed a High-Powered magnet, and how to prevent ingestions here.
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North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
The Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses
North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Foundation
The NASPGHAN Council For Pediatric Nutrition Professionals