Gastroenterology

On October 4, 2017, thousands of schools and communities throughout the country will be participating in Walk to School Day. The daily recommendation for physical activity for children 6 years and older is at least 60 minutes per day. The 60 minutes does not need to...

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...

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...