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.
read more
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.
read more
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.
read more
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.
read more
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.
read more
Learn what to do if your child has swallowed a High-Powered magnet, and how to prevent ingestions here.
read more
We are excited to announce the launch of our new and improved Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) information on the GIKids.org website! This project was a labor of love started a year ago by the NASPGHAN IBD Committee. This initiative was led by Brad Pasternak, MD and overseen by Jeremy Adler, MD. We want to extend
read more
A FODMAP diet is a multi-step nutrition planning and learning process that can help people diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Learn what FODMAP foods can trigger symptoms, how to test for and manage symptoms and learn if a FODMAP diet may be right for your child here.
read more
The FDA announced on February 17, 2022, that they are investigating an outbreak of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport infections in 4 infants across 3 states.
read more
Practical Tips in the Nutritional Management of Children with Cholestatic Liver Disorders A Webinar for Patients, Families and Caregivers December 8, 2021 8PM ET Supported by educational grants from Mirum Pharmaceuticals and Albireo Pharma, Inc. Please note, credit is not being offered for this webinar. View on demand Join us as we explore practical approaches
read more
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