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Symptoms & Diagnosis Of Constipation

Constipation is defined as either a decrease in the frequency of bowel movements, or the painful passage of bowel movements, which can lead to the loss of control over bowel movements and soiling.

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Food As Medicine

Blending the art of cooking with the science of medicine, this six-part webinar series offers live interactive educational seminars highlighting the importance of food and diet within a patient’s health plan, as well as instructions on using culinary medicine tailored to specific GI diseases and symptoms. Each episode pairs a physician and a registered dietitian,

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Upper Gastrointestinal Study

An upper gastrointestinal (UGI) study, also called a UGI series, is when X-rays are used to look at the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. A simple UGI study examines the esophagus, stomach, and the beginning of the small intestine. A UGI study with a “small bowel follow-through” or “small bowel series” evaluates the esophagus, stomach, and the

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FODMAP

A FODMAP diet is a multi-step nutrition planning and learning process that can help people diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A registered pediatric dietitian can help families: Learn about FODMAP foods that may trigger IBS symptoms. Food triggers are different for every person. Test whether avoiding certain FODMAP foods improves IBS symptoms. This is

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Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is inflammation of the lining of the colon. UC is one of the major forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is sometimes hard to determine whether a person has UC or Crohn’s disease, another form of IBD. The colon, or large intestine, makes up the last few feet of the digestive

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Contrast Enema Study

A contrast enema study is a type of imaging to look at the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract (the large intestine, also known as the colon).

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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 this study might be indicated and the steps for the procedure 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