Diarrhea

Dealing with digestive issues in children can be a challenging journey for parents. Two common conditions that often cause confusion are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). As a pediatric gastroenterologist, I’m here to help you understand these disorders, their differences, and...

National Handwashing Awareness Week is December 3-9, 2023 Don’t Get Sick This Holiday Season! Almost all cases of diarrhea in children are caused by infections. Most of these diarrhea illnesses are entirely preventable. The most effective way to prevent diarrheal diseases is handwashing! The 3 Principles of Hand...

April 19, 2023 is WORLD IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) DAY! IBS is a common gastrointestinal disorder.  IBS is not life-threatening but it causes bothersome, embarrassing and debilitating symptoms: A: abdominal pain B: bloating C: constipation D: diarrhea IBS affects how contents move through the intestines, and how the brain interprets sensations that...