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Posted by: Amanda Jensen on Jun 11, 2026

Biliary atresia is a rare but serious liver condition that affects babies in the first weeks of life. Learn the early warning signs, why prompt diagnosis is critical, how the Kasai procedure helps restore bile flow, and what families can expect from long-term care and treatment.

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Can Children Get Pancreatitis?
Pancreatitis isn’t just an adult condition—it can affect infants, kids, and teens. Learn what causes pancreatitis in children, the symptoms that require urgent care, and how treatment ranges from IV fluids and rest to advanced procedures and surgery for complex cases.
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Celiac Disease: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
First published May 2017 Updated March 2026 Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that occurs in some people when they ingest the proteins found in wheat, barley and rye – collectively known as gluten.

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Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency: Absorbing the Important Facts

Dec 14, 2023

Abdominal pain, excessive gassiness, bloating/abdominal distention and loose stool: these are symptoms that all children experience at some point. But as a parent, when are these symptoms something to be worried about? Read More

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3 Types of Pediatric Pancreatitis, Explained!

Sep 27, 2023

Medical terms can be difficult for children and their families to understand, especially when simple, everyday words like acute and chronic seem to lose their meaning. Fortunately, the definitions for these three categories of pancreatitis can be simplified. Read More

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Achalasia: Treatment Is Easier to Swallow

Sep 07, 2023

Achalasia is a rare disorder where the esophagus does not squeeze food down to the stomach properly. Procedures and surgeries aim to make the tight sphincter at the bottom of the esophagus more open, to let food pass into the stomach. Read More

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TPIAT: Relief for Patients with Acute Recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis

Jun 22, 2023

Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) is a specialized surgical treatment for patients diagnosed with acute recurrent and chronic pancreatitis. If your child is suffering from pancreatitis, TPIAT may help and allow them to return to normal activities without pain. Read More

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Intestinal Transit Time: The Red Poop Challenge

Sep 02, 2021

What can your poop tell you about the tiny bacteria that live inside your intestines? Quite a bit! Researchers in London recently found a way to figure out intestinal transit time, or how long it takes for you to ingest something, absorb the nutrients and then for it to leave your body as poop.
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Could My Child Have Acid Reflux?

Oct 30, 2020

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER), commonly known as acid reflux, is a common diagnosis in infants and children. It is one of the most common reasons for primary care visits and referrals to pediatric gastroenterology. Read More

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Infant Jaundice: What Is It and How Is It Treated?

Dec 26, 2018

Infant jaundice happens when bilirubin (a pigment made when the liver breaks down blood cells) builds up in a baby’s body. This usually happens because the baby’s liver is not mature enough to get rid of bilirubin as fast as it’s made. Read More

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Ulcerative Colitis in Children: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Apr 12, 2018

About one-third of children with IBD have ulcerative colitis and over the past several decades, IBD has become increasingly common. Read More