Pediatric gastroenterology is a specialized field of medicine focused on the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) and nutritional issues in infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatric gastroenterologists are trained to address a wide range of digestive system disorders unique to the pediatric population
Nutritional Assessment and Management: Evaluation and management of nutritional concerns, growth issues, and feeding problems in children.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Management: Diagnosis and treatment of chronic inflammatory conditions such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Celiac Disease and Gluten-Related Disorders: Evaluation and management of celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders affecting the small intestine.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Diagnosis and management of GERD, a common condition in which stomach contents flow back into the esophagus.
Liver Disease Management: Diagnosis and treatment of liver disorders in children, including hepatitis, fatty liver disease, and genetic liver conditions.
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: Evaluation and management of functional GI disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Motility Disorders: Assessment and treatment of disorders affecting the movement of the digestive tract, such as gastroparesis.
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including upper endoscopy and colonoscopy, to visualize and treat GI conditions.
Gastrointestinal Imaging: Interpretation and use of imaging studies, such as abdominal ultrasound and MRI, to aid in diagnosis.
Hepatobiliary Disorders: Diagnosis and management of disorders affecting the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts.
Pancreatic Disorders: Assessment and treatment of disorders affecting the pancreas, including pancreatitis and cystic fibrosis-related pancreatic issues.
Malabsorption Disorders: Evaluation and management of conditions causing malabsorption of nutrients, such as short bowel syndrome.
Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Evaluation and treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding, including the use of endoscopic procedures.
Allergic and Immunologic Gastrointestinal Disorders: Identification and management of allergic and immunologic conditions affecting the GI tract.