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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

An overview of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) outlining symptoms and treatments, including lifestyle changes that can help.

What is the difference between IBD and IBS?

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Find out how inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are each diagnosed and treated.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

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

Intestinal adaptation

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

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.

Noonan syndrome and congenital heart conditions

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Noonan syndrome is a genetic condition. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of Noonan syndrome and the heart conditions associated with the condition.

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.

Recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) in children

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Learn the signs and causes of recurrent abdominal pain and when to get medical help.

Immediate risks of scoliosis surgery

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Read about some of the complications that can arise after having scoliosis surgery. Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children.

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.

Potential complications of heart surgery

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The risk of complications involved with surgical procedures to correct congenital heart disease is very low.

Down syndrome: Related medical conditions

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Children with Down syndrome may be at a higher risk for some medical conditions. Learn what these conditions are and how to manage them.

Prebiotics and probiotics for children

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Learn how prebiotics and probiotics help keep your gut healthy and which foods are good sources.

Nephrotic syndrome

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Nephrotic syndrome is one of the most common kidney diseases in children. It presents as a group of symptoms, which occur together in the body and include the presence of protein (albumin) in the urine and edema (swelling).

Turner syndrome

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An overview of the causes, symptoms and complications of Turner syndrome.

Congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal tract

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

Gas (flatulence)

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An overview of the causes of your child's gas. Also included are tips on how to help your child control their excessive gas and when to seek medical attention.

Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S)

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Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S) is a syndrome in athletes of any gender and ability caused by consistently not getting enough fuel through food to support the demands of their daily physical activity and training. RED-S is not an eating disorder but can put your child at risk for developing an eating disorder.

Intestinal rehabilitation program (IRP)

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Learn what an intestinal rehabilitation program is, which areas of care are involved in an intestinal rehabilitation program and how they help children with managing intestinal failure.

Complications to watch for after scoliosis surgery

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Complications following scoliosis surgery can occur. Learn about the side effects of surgery, and what to look for in your recovering teen.

Diagnosis of heart-related syndromes

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Learn about heart-related syndromes. A syndrome is a medical term for a collection of signs and symptoms that generally stem from a single cause.

Williams syndrome and congenital heart conditions

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Most children with Williams syndrome have a heart or blood vessel problem.

Marfan syndrome and congenital heart conditions

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Marfan syndrome is a rare hereditary disorder of connective tissue. About 60% to 80% of people with this syndrome have heart problems.

Shiga toxin-producing E. coli hemolytic uremic syndrome (STEC HUS)

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Shiga toxin-producing E. coli hemolytic uremic syndrome (STEC HUS) is a disease that mainly affects the kidneys and blood cells. Learn about what STEC HUS is, how it affects your child and what to expect during treatment.

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

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Read about the causes and symptoms of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome epilepsy and how the condition is treated.