Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children occurs as a result of genetic and environmental factors. IBD is a condition that causes chronic inflammation of the intestines. For reasons that are not yet clearly understood, the child’s immune system becomes abnormally active against his or her own intestines. The most common symptoms of IBD include diarrhea(often with blood and […]
Hidden Ways Children Become Constipated
One of the most common causes of constipation is inadequate water and fiber intake. However, there are other not so commonly thought about reasons why children can become constipated. Medications Many non-prescription and prescription medications can have a drying effect on the body or cause slowing of intestinal transit time. Common medications in children that […]
Educational Opportunities About Inflammatory Disease and Your Child
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic lifelong condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. IBD includes Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. There are approximately 1.6 million people in the United States with IBD and 80,000 or more of them are under the age of 18. Important Facts about IBD: IBD is not the […]
Where Do You Poop?
My father grew up in India without a toilet. I spent my childhood summers in India without a toilet. This was shocking news to my twin girls who take the toilet for granted. Most of us would never imagine pooping anywhere besides in a toilet. However, 4.5 billion people in the world live in a […]
Promote Digestive Health – Celebrate International Walk to School Day on October 4th
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 be done all at once. Physical activity can be […]
