Best Pediatric Gastroenterology

Conditions that are treated in Pediatric Gastroenterology

Our pediatric gastroenterology section is able to treat a wide range of gastrointestinal problems in children. Among the most prevalent disorders we diagnose and treat are:

• We specialize in the examination and management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in children, including acid reflux and accompanying problems. Our staff provides lifestyle changes, nutritional advice, medications, and, when necessary, minimally invasive procedures such as fundoplication.
• We provide comprehensive care for children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Our staff provides medical supervision, tailored treatment regimens, dietary support, infusion therapies and immuno-modulator drugs as needed.
• Celiac disease is an autoimmune illness caused by gluten intolerance that we identify and treat. To ensure optimal condition management, our team offers nutritional counselling, gluten-free education, and continual monitoring.
• Functional gastrointestinal diseases, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional dyspepsia, and abdominal pain-related disorders, are evaluated and treated. Our staff takes a multidisciplinary approach that includes dietary changes, medicines, and behavioural therapy.
• We specialize in the diagnosis and management of hepatobiliary illnesses in children, including viral hepatitis, autoimmune liver diseases, and metabolic abnormalities. Our team provides medical care, specialist interventions, and liver transplantation as needed.

When should you consider seeing our experts?

There are various signs that our pediatric gastroenterologist should be consulted. These are some examples:

• Digestive Symptoms: A pediatric gastroenterologist should be seen if a child has persistent digestive symptoms such as stomach pain, chronic diarrhoea, constipation, vomiting, poor weight gain, or nutritional deficits.
• Reflux Symptoms: Children who experience recurring or severe reflux symptoms, such as heartburn, regurgitation, or feeding difficulties, should be evaluated by a pediatric gastroenterologist in order to determine the underlying cause and devise an effective treatment strategy.
• Unexplained Development or Nutritional Issues: If a kid has unexplained low development, failure to thrive, or nutritional deficiencies, then a pediatric gastroenterologist consultation may be required to evaluate the gastrointestinal system and address any underlying abnormalities.
• Chronic or Recurring Abdominal Pain: Children with chronic or recurrent stomach pain that has a significant impact on their quality of life should seek diagnosis and care from a pediatric gastroenterologist.

How do we diagnose children?

In pediatric gastroenterology, diagnostic testing is crucial to determining and comprehending the underlying causes of gastrointestinal disorders in children. The following are typical diagnostic procedures in this field:

• Upper Endoscopy (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy - EGD)
• Colonoscopy
• Biopsy
• Abdominal Ultrasound
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)
• Blood Tests
• Breath Tests
• Stool Tests
• Esophageal pH Monitoring
• Motility Studies
• Capsule Endoscopy
• Allergy Testing
• Genetic Testing

Treatment

Our facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of pediatric gastrointestinal treatments and therapies. These are some examples:

• Medications: To treat gastrointestinal problems, we use a variety of medications, including acid suppressants, anti-inflammatory agents, immune modulators, and nutritional supplements.
• Nutritional Support: To address nutritional deficiencies and support normal growth and development in children with gastrointestinal issues, our team offers nutritional advice, dietary adjustments, and specialized formulas.
• Endoscopy and Interventional Procedures: We perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, as well as interventional procedures. Upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) are all procedures that we use to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal diseases.
• We work with psychologists and behavioural therapists to address the impact of gastrointestinal disorders on a child's emotional well-being and to teach coping methods to control symptoms.
• Liver Transplantation: When a child has a severe liver illness, our team collaborates closely with our liver transplantation centre to provide complete evaluation, pre-transplant management, and post-transplant care.