Manisha “Mona” Dave, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Author at Pediatric Gastroenterology - Mona Dave, MD

14 Feb Skipping Breakfast

Posted at 09:00h in Gastroenterology, Nutrition

A recent breakfast survey conducted in 2017 found that 1 in every 5 school-age children do not eat breakfast at least once per week and up to 30% of teenagers skip breakfast every day. Reasons Why Children Do Not Eat Breakfast: Lack of time Too Tired ...

06 Feb Hidden Ways Children Become Constipated

Posted at 09:00h in Gastroenterology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

One of the most common causes of constipation is inadequate water and fiber intake. However, there are other not so commonly thought about reasons why children can become constipated. Medications Many non-prescription and prescription medications can have a drying effect on the body or cause slowing...

01 Feb Your Child and The Flu

Posted at 09:00h in Flu

This year’s Flu outbreak has been reported to be the most severe in history. The Flu season is still not yet over and more cases are being reported daily. The Flu is a very contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. Signs and Symptoms of the...

22 Jan The Bugs in Our Gut

Posted at 09:00h in Gastroenterology

Each of us has millions of unique and diverse bugs in our gut that help our bodies function. One of the most powerful tools that influence these bugs is our diet. Research continues to show that there is a strong connection between our gut bugs and...

16 Jan My Teenager Complains of Difficulty Swallowing

Posted at 10:25h in Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Gastroenterology

There are many reasons a child may complain of difficulty swallowing such as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or Eosinophilic Disease. A less common reason for difficulty swallowing but a possible cause to consider is Achalasia. What is Achalasia? Achalasia means “failure to relax” and refers to the inability...

Author: Manisha “Mona” Dave, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist

14 Feb Skipping Breakfast

06 Feb Hidden Ways Children Become Constipated

01 Feb Your Child and The Flu

22 Jan The Bugs in Our Gut

16 Jan My Teenager Complains of Difficulty Swallowing

Phone
972-265-8222

Fax
972-265-8224

Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8am to 4pm
Friday: 8am to Noon

Address
13192 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 610
Frisco, TX 75034

Author: Manisha “Mona” Dave, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist

14 Feb Skipping Breakfast

06 Feb Hidden Ways Children Become Constipated

01 Feb Your Child and The Flu

22 Jan The Bugs in Our Gut

16 Jan My Teenager Complains of Difficulty Swallowing

Phone 972-265-8222

Fax 972-265-8224

Hours Monday - Thursday: 8am to 4pm Friday: 8am to Noon

Address 13192 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 610 Frisco, TX 75034

Phone
972-265-8222

Fax
972-265-8224

Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8am to 4pm
Friday: 8am to Noon

Address
13192 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 610
Frisco, TX 75034