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30 Aug What to Do When Your Child is Having a Gastrointestinal Procedure…

Posted at 09:00h in procedures

The most common gastrointestinal procedures in children are an upper and lower endoscopy. What is an Upper Endoscopy? An upper endoscopy is also known as an esophagogastroduodenoscopy or EGD. An EGD visualizes the lining of the esophagus (food pipe), stomach and upper small intestine (duodenum). An upper...

10 Aug How Bullying at School Can Potentially Trigger Abdominal Pain in Your Child

Posted at 16:39h in Gastroenterology, Walk With a Doc

Earlier this week I saw a 12-year-old girl for a follow-up visit. I initially saw her in May of this year. She came to see me because of worsening abdominal pain despite an extensive evaluation with her pediatrician. I performed additional tests including an upper...

03 Aug What Does The Smell of Your Child’s Breath Say About Their Health?

Posted at 09:00h in Gastroenterology, Nutrition, Walk With a Doc

National Fresh Breath Day is Sunday, August 6, 2017. Halitosis or bad breath can be a major problem for many children. There are multiple causes of bad breath ranging from not brushing your teeth to serious medical conditions. The smell of your child’s breath can reveal...

25 Jul My Child Has Gastroschisis

Posted at 09:20h in Walk With a Doc

What is Gastroschisis? Gastroschisis is a birth defect of the belly or abdominal wall that occurs in 1 out of every 2000 babies. The birth defect develops early in the mother’s pregnancy and creates an opening in the abdominal wall. The baby’s intestines then “pop out” or...

17 Jul Should I Let My Child Chew Gum?

Posted at 14:57h in Gastroenterology, Nutrition, Walk With a Doc

Gum chewing has been around for thousands of years. In fact, scientists have found an ancient wad of gum in Sweden that is 9000 years old. Over half a billion dollars is spent per year on bubble gum in North America and the average American...

30 Aug What to Do When Your Child is Having a Gastrointestinal Procedure…

10 Aug How Bullying at School Can Potentially Trigger Abdominal Pain in Your Child

03 Aug What Does The Smell of Your Child’s Breath Say About Their Health?

25 Jul My Child Has Gastroschisis

17 Jul Should I Let My Child Chew Gum?

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30 Aug What to Do When Your Child is Having a Gastrointestinal Procedure…

10 Aug How Bullying at School Can Potentially Trigger Abdominal Pain in Your Child

03 Aug What Does The Smell of Your Child’s Breath Say About Their Health?

25 Jul My Child Has Gastroschisis

17 Jul Should I Let My Child Chew Gum?

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