Gastroenterology

08 Mar The Digestive System: How It Works

Posted at 09:54h in Gastroenterology

The digestive system consists of parts of the body working together to change the food we eat and liquids we drink into the fuel and building blocks our bodies need. Digestion (i.e., the process of breaking down food) may take several hours or a few...

27 Feb MiraLAX: Is It Safe for Your Child?

Posted at 12:45h in Gastroenterology

Recently there has been a wave of media coverage questioning the safety of MiraLAX (also known as polyethylene glycol 3350 or PEG 3350) and other laxatives that contain PEG 3350. This media coverage has been accompanied by questions and concerns from parents whose children are...

09 Feb Gastrointestinal Disorders in Children with Autism

Posted at 09:42h in Autism, Gastroenterology

Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex issue with brain development that can manifest as problems with verbal or nonverbal communication, repetitive behaviors, and difficulty with social interactions. ASD affects over three million people in the United States and has been identified in...

28 Dec Making the Most of an Appointment with a Specialist

Posted at 09:21h in Gastroenterology

As we enter 2017, you may realize that your child needs to see a specialist. Below are some useful tips on how to make the most out of your child’s appointments with the specialist. Before Setting Up an Appointment, Do Your Research Explore the specialist’s website and...

14 Dec My Yellow Baby!

Posted at 17:39h in Gastroenterology

Many newborns have a yellow color to their skin and eyes. This is called jaundice. Jaundice represents the accumulation of a chemical called bilirubin in the blood. Why Does Jaundice Occur? We all have bilirubin in our blood. Bilirubin is removed from the blood by our liver....

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