Author: Manisha “Mona” Dave, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Seeing blood in the poop can be very alarming. Parents often wonder if this is a sign that their child has cancer. Luckily, in children, blood in the poop can be a common condition and is usually not serious. Blood in the poop is referred to...

The specialty of pediatric gastroenterology has increasingly required pediatric anesthesiologists to be utilized as the role of gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy has steadily grown in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive diseases of childhood. Dr. Mona Dave, a pediatric gastroenterologist, uses the pediatric anesthesia services of...

Very few kids would say they crave a delicious fiber-rich meal. However, many foods, ranging from fruits and vegetables to McDonald's Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken, are filled with fiber.  Fiber keeps your child’s digestive system moving. It is a natural laxative and, along with enough water, it...