Postedby:Rajitha D. Venkatesh, MD, MPH on Mar 10, 2026
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.
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.
Here are some common misconceptions about celiac disease and the facts behind this often misunderstood diagnosis.
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Pediatric liver transplantation has advanced to meet the unique needs of young patients. Learn how different liver graft types—including technical variant and living donor grafts—help more children receive life-saving transplants sooner. Read More
First published October 2013 Updated December 2025 Many people hear the word “gluten” and think it can cause stomach problems or that it is unhealthy. While most can tolerate gluten without any issue, there are many in whom it does cause problems. Read More
Discover practical tips for planning a gluten-free Thanksgiving, including safe ingredient swaps, cross-contamination prevention and kid-friendly dish ideas for children with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Read More
First published September 2019 Updated October 2025 What Is Rumination Syndrome? Rumination syndrome, a disorder of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), is a rare condition in which food and drink that has been swallowed but not yet digested is involuntarily regurgitated, or brought back up, shortly after Read More
Being a student with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), can be a stressful experience for children and their parents. Concerns about access to restrooms, missed school days and homework and the general impact of managing a chronic illness within a school setting are common. Read More
Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic, allergic inflammatory disease of the esophagus. It occurs when a type of white blood cell, the eosinophil, builds up in the esophagus. The elevated number of eosinophils results in injury and inflammation to the esophagus which can make eating difficult or uncomfortable, potentially resulting in poor growth, chronic pain, and/or difficulty swallowing. Read More
The most common symptom of GERD in infants is spitting up or vomiting, which is often forceful and followed or preceded by crying. Pain from esophageal irritation can cause difficulty in eating or refusal to eat altogether, along with crankiness during feeding. Read More
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
