Author: Manisha “Mona” Dave, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Tomorrow, November 17, 2016, is National “Take a Hike” Day. This is a great time to recharge and think about just how active our kids should be and why this is important. As adults, we think of exercise as going to the gym, running on...

Having diarrhea is no fun. It can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. Almost all children will have diarrhea once or twice a year, but luckily, most cases of diarrhea are not serious. What Causes Diarrhea in Children? The most common cause of diarrhea in children is due to...

What Is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is needed to help build strong healthy bones in children. Over the past several years, our knowledge about the importance of vitamin D has expanded. Vitamin D is not just for maintaining healthy bones; it's...

If your child complains about an itchy butt or if you see your child constantly scratching at their bottom, then your child most likely has a pinworm infection.  Pinworms Pinworms are the most common human worm infection in America. Pinworms can infect people of all ages, but...