Pediatric Gastroenterology

Pediatric gastroenterology is a medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating digestive, liver, and nutritional disorders in children from infancy through adolescence. This includes issues related to the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, and pancreas.

Our pediatric gastroenterologists treat a wide range of conditions, including:

Chronic abdominal pain

Recurrent vomiting and reflux (GERD)

Constipation and diarrhea

Celiac disease

Food allergies and intolerances (e.g., lactose intolerance)

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) – Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis

Liver diseases (hepatitis, fatty liver, biliary atresia)

Pancreatitis

Failure to thrive and malabsorption syndromes

Gastrointestinal infections and parasitic diseases

You should consult a specialist if your child has:

Persistent or severe abdominal pain

Chronic constipation or diarrhea

Poor weight gain or growth delays

Blood in stool or black, tarry stools

Difficulty swallowing or recurrent vomiting

Jaundice (yellowing of eyes or skin)

Special dietary needs or food-related symptoms

We use child-friendly, non-invasive, and advanced techniques such as:

Abdominal ultrasound

Blood and stool tests

Hydrogen breath tests (for lactose intolerance or SIBO)

Upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy (performed under sedation)

Liver function tests

Biopsies, when necessary for diagnosis

All procedures are done with pediatric sedation or anesthesia, ensuring the child is comfortable and pain-free. Our team includes pediatric anesthesiologists and nurses trained in children’s care and safety.

Yes. We evaluate and manage gastrointestinal symptoms related to food allergies, intolerances, and celiac disease, in collaboration with pediatric allergists and dietitians. A customized elimination diet may be recommended based on test results.

Absolutely. We specialize in diagnosing nutritional and gastrointestinal causes of failure to thrive, and work closely with dietitians to develop individualized feeding plans for infants and children with special nutritional needs.

Yes. Our team provides comprehensive, long-term care for children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including:

Medication management

Growth and nutrition monitoring

Regular colonoscopies and imaging

Psychosocial support and family education

Yes. Our International Patient Services team assists with:

Medical record review before travel

Coordination of appointments and treatment

Language interpretation

Travel and accommodation arrangements

Remote follow-up after returning home