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Congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal tract

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Read about various types of congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

GI (gastrointestinal) tract

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Enteral nutrition in intestinal failure

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Enteral nutrition is any method of feeding that uses the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to deliver nutrition to your child. It can include food given through their mouth or through a feeding tube.

Gut microbiome

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Discover the role of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi that live in the GI tract or gut. The world of microorganisms in the GI tract is called the gut microbiome.

What is intestinal failure?

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Intestinal failure is a condition in which the GI tract cannot absorb the nutrients a child needs for growth and day-to-day life. Learn about the causes and treatments.

Ulcerative colitis

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Information for parents and children with the inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis.

Crohn's disease

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Information for parents and children with the inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease.

Intestinal adaptation

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Learn about intestinal adaptation and weaning children with intestinal failure off total parenteral nutrition to achieve enteral autonomy.

Upper endoscopy

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An upper endoscopy allows doctors to visually look at the upper part of your child's digestive system. Learn how to prepare your child for their procedure.

Side effects of chemotherapy

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The side effects from chemotherapy medications are not the same for everyone. Find out what the possible side effects of taking chemotherapy medications are and how they can be managed.

Button battery injuries

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Accidentally swallowing button batteries can cause life-threatening injury. Learn what to do if your child swallows a button battery.

Infections and the premature baby

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A premature baby is susceptible to infection because their immune system is immature. Read more about infections and the immune system of premature babies.

Feeding and nutrition for premature babies

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Learn about what a premature baby needs to eat and how they can get proper nutrition.

Prematurity: Overview

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Learn about the definition of and the causes and medical conditions associated with prematurity.

The glycemic index and diabetes

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Find out what the glycemic index is and how it factors in to your child's diabetes management.

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The cow’s milk protein–free diet for non-IgE cow’s milk allergy

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Learn about the cow’s milk protein–free diet to treat non-IgE-mediated cow’s milk allergy.

Intestinal failure

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Intestinal failure is a condition in which the GI tract cannot absorb the nutrients a child needs for growth and day-to-day life. Learn more about the condition, including signs, symptoms and causes. Also find information about treatment of intestinal failure and support for children and families.

Anorectal malformation: Dietary guidelines to ease stooling

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Find out how to ease the symptoms of anorectal malformation with a high-fibre, low-sugar diet.

ESD and ESSB tests

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ESD and ESSB tests use X-rays and barium contrast to image a child's digestive tract. Find out what to expect during an ESD or ESSB test.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

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Learn about the signs and symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the two different types.

About parenteral nutrition (PN)

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Parenteral nutrition is liquid nutrition that is given to your child through an intravenous (IV) infusion if their digestive system cannot absorb or tolerate adequate food or fluids by mouth or through a feeding tube to be able to grow and thrive.

Hirschsprung disease: Dietary guidelines to ease stooling

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Find out how to ease the symptoms of Hirschsprung disease with a high-fibre, low-sugar diet.

G/GJ tubes: How to tell if a feeding tube is a good fit

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Find out how to tell if your child’s feeding tube is a good fit and what you should do if the tube is too tight or too loose.

Biliary atresia in infants

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Learn about biliary atresia, a liver disease in babies, and the new screening program that is used to help identify babies with biliary atresia earlier.

Dietitians for blood and marrow transplant

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Learn how dietitians help during your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).