- Anorectal Malformation
An anorectal malformation is a birth defect in which the anus and rectum do not develop properly.
- Appendicitis in Children
Detailed information on appendicitis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
- Biliary Atresia
Detailed information on biliary atresia, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
- Colic
Though the name sounds like a disease, colic is really just a term for excessive crying in an infant. Unfortunately, nobody knows for sure what causes colic, but there are several theories and possible risk factors for the condition.
- Common Characteristics of Liver Disease
Detailed information on liver diseases, including the most common characteristics of liver disease such as jaundice, cholestasis, liver enlargement, portal hypertension, esophageal varices, ascites, liver encephalopathy, and liver failure
- Common Children's Digestive Problems
Detailed information on common children's digestive problems, including colic, diarrhea, food allergies, and lactose intolerance
- Congenital Liver Defects
Detailed information on congenital liver defects, including biliary atresia and choledochal cyst
- Constipation in Children
Common causes of constipation in children: a low-fiber diet, not enough fluids, lack of exercise, and emotional issues.
- Crohn's Disease in Children
Detailed information on Crohn's disease, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
A diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect in which an opening is present in the diaphragm. Some of the organs that are normally found in the abdomen move up into the chest cavity through this abnormal opening.
- Diarrhea in Children
Diarrhea is defined either as watery stool or increased frequency of stool—or both—when compared with a normal amount. It is a common problem that may last a few days and disappear on its own.
- Digestive Diagnostic Procedures for Children
Detailed information on common diagnostic procedures for digestive disorders in children
- Dysphagia
Detailed information on dysphagia, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
- Encopresis
Detailed information on encopresis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
- Food Allergies in Children
Detailed information on food allergy, including cause, symptoms, and treatment
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)/Heartburn in Children
Detailed information on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
- Glossary - Digestive and Liver Disorders
Glossary of terms relating to digestive disorders for patients and consumers
- Helicobacter Pylori in Children
Detailed information on H. pylori, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
- Hirschsprung's Disease
Detailed information on Hirschsprung's disease, including risks, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
- Home Page - Digestive and Liver Disorders
Detailed information on digestive disorders in children
- How the Liver Works
Detailed information on how the liver works, including a full-color, labeled illustration of the digestive system
- Inflammatory and Infectious Digestive Disorders
Detailed information on digestive inflammatory and infectious disorders in children
- Inguinal and Umbilical Hernia
Detailed information on hernia, including risks, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
- Intestinal Malrotation and Volvulus
Detailed information on intestinal malrotation and volvulus, including risk, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
- Intussusception
Detailed information on intussusception, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children
Detailed information on irritable bowel syndrome, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
- Lactose Intolerance in Children
Detailed information on lactose intolerance, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
- Liver Disorders
Detailed information on the most common liver disorders in children
- Liver Transplantation in Children
Detailed information on liver transplantation in children
- Meckel's Diverticulum
Detailed information on Meckel's diverticulum, including risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
- Omphalocele
An infant with an omphalocele has a portion of the abdominal organs protruding through an opening in the muscles near the umbilical cord.
- Online Resources - Digestive and Liver Disorders
List of online resources to find additional information on digestive disorders
- Problems Affecting the Lower Digestive Tract
Detailed information on problems affecting the lower digestive tract of children
- Problems Affecting the Upper Digestive Tract
Detailed information on problems affecting the upper digestive tract of children
- Problems in Prenatal Development of the Digestive Tract
Detailed information on problems in prenatal development of the digestive tract
- Rumination Syndrome
Rumination syndrome is a rare disorder in which the child eats meals normally, but after about an hour or two, undigested food comes back up into his or her mouth.
- Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers (Peptic Ulcers) in Children
Detailed information on ulcers, including causes, diagnosis, and treatment
- The Digestive System: An Overview
Detailed information on how the digestive system works, including a full-color, labeled illustration of the digestive system
- Topic Index - Digestive and Liver Disorders
Detailed information on digestive disorders in children
- Tracheoesophageal Fistula and Esophageal Atresia
Detailed information on tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
- Ulcerative Colitis in Children
Detailed information on ulcerative colitis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
- Viruses, Bacteria, and Parasites in the Digestive Tract
Detailed information on viruses, bacteria, and parasites in the digestive tract