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18 Sep Natural Alternatives for Abdominal Pain and Constipation: What Can I Give My Child Instead of Miralax?

Posted at 09:44h in Child Health, Constipation, Digestive Disorder, Endoscopy, Gastroenterology, Nutrition, Probiotics

There has been a recent wave of concern from parents about using Miralax to treat their child’s constipation issues. These concerns were recently addressed in a blog I published on my website. Many parents have asked about natural alternatives to Miralax. There are several natural treatment...

13 Sep The Importance of Eating Fruits and Vegetables

Posted at 09:00h in Cancer Prevention, Child Health, Digestive Disorder, Endoscopy, Nutrition, Walk With a Doc

September is Fruits & Veggies—More Matters Month. The campaign was created to help focus attention on eating more fruits and vegetables. More than 90 percent of both adults and children do not eat the amount of fruits and vegetables recommended by the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans and...

07 Sep How Yoga Can Have a Positive Effect on Your Child’s Digestive System

Posted at 12:10h in Child Health, Digestive Disorder, Endoscopy, Exercise, Flu, Nutrition, Yoga

Did you know that September is National Yoga Awareness Month? When a child is under stress, the body activates the "flight or fight" response. In a matter of seconds, most of the blood in the body gets shunted out from the digestive system and into the...

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

Posted at 09:00h in Celiac Disease, Crohn’s Disease, Diarrhea, Digestive Disorder, Endoscopy, Flu, Gastroenterology, GI Bleeding, Infection, Nutrition, procedures, Ulcerative Colitis

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 Child Health, Digestive Disorder, Endoscopy, Gastroenterology, Nutrition, Probiotics, 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...

18 Sep Natural Alternatives for Abdominal Pain and Constipation: What Can I Give My Child Instead of Miralax?

13 Sep The Importance of Eating Fruits and Vegetables

07 Sep How Yoga Can Have a Positive Effect on Your Child’s Digestive System

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

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18 Sep Natural Alternatives for Abdominal Pain and Constipation: What Can I Give My Child Instead of Miralax?

13 Sep The Importance of Eating Fruits and Vegetables

07 Sep How Yoga Can Have a Positive Effect on Your Child’s Digestive System

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

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