Acute Diarrhea
Diarrhea is one of the most common illnesses in children and is a common reason for doctor visits. If diarrhea lasts less…
Acute Gastroenteritis
Acute infectious gastroenteritis is a major cause of largely preventable child morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is a serious condition caused by a permanent intolerance for gluten–a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley.
Chronic Diarrhea
Diarrhea is any increase in stooling frequency and/or water content (consistency) that differs from a child’s baseline.
Clostridioides difficile Infection
Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile or C. diff) is a bacterium that is normally present in the body in small numbers. However, disruption…
Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy
Cow’s milk protein allergy occurs when the body’s immune system abnormally reacts to a protein in the milk of cows and some…
Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease is one of the most common forms of inflammatory bowel disease. It is associated with inflammation of the digestive tract.
Gastrointestinal Polyps
Polyps are tissue growths that extend out from the lining of the gastrointestinal system.
Gastroschisis
Gastroschisis is a birth defect that creates an opening in the abdominal wall, allowing the intestines to protrude outside of the abdomen.
Henoch Schonlein Purpura
The exact cause of HSP is not known, but HSP often occurs after an infection, including strep throat or viruses like the…
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a virus that can infect humans and cause disease. It is spread through contact with infected blood. Hepatitis C…
Hirschprung’s Disease
Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) is a rare but serious cause of severe constipation and/or intestinal blockage in infants.
