Celiac Disease

There's still time to make your plans to attend the Gluten Free and Allergen Free (GFAF) Expo coming to Dallas the weekend of October 28 and 29. This event is a great opportunity for local families with pediatric gastroenterology and abdominal health issues to learn...

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...

Celiac disease (also known as CD, celiac sprue, or gluten intolerance) in children tends to have digestive disorders that may result in growth problems. Celiac disease prevents the body from absorbing essential nutrients (nutrient malabsorption) resulting in diarrhea, weight loss, abdominal distention, failure to thrive,...

Diarrhea is an increase in the looseness (usually runny or watery) and frequency of bowel movements per day. Diarrhea that lasts less than one week is considered to be acute diarrhea, while diarrhea lasting longer than four weeks is called chronic diarrhea. Most acute cases...