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Common Children's Digestive Problems

Many problems that may affect a child's digestive system require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Colic

Diarrhea

Food Allergies

Lactose Intolerance

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Hirschsprung Disease in Children

Hirschsprung disease is a rare birth defect. It affects the nerve cells in the large intestine. These nerve cells control the muscles that move food and waste, or stool, through the large intestine. The large intestine is the last part of the digestive tract.

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Appendicitis in Children

Appendicitis is a painful swelling and infection of the appendix. It is a medical emergency. The appendix can burst or rupture. This is serious and can lead to more infection. If not treated, it can be fatal.

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Inflammatory and Infectious Digestive Disorders

Detailed information on digestive inflammatory and infectious disorders in children

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Biliary Atresia in Children

Biliary atresia is a rare liver disease that occurs in infants. It is often found shortly after birth. The disorder affects tubes in the liver called bile ducts. If not treated with surgery, it can be fatal.

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