Gastrointestinal Health topics
Childrens gastrointestinal disorders
Click on the links below to learn about some of the common gastrointestinal conditions that can affect children.
Appendicitis
A guide to appendicitis: inflammation of the appendix.
Constipation in children
Unlike adult constipation, childhood constipation is more often the result of a behavioural rather than a nutritional disorder.
Eosinophilic oesophagitis becoming more common
Eosinophilic oesophagitis is an inflammatory condition that causes a choking sensation in the throat.
Eosinophilic oesophagitis still on the rise
Eosinophilic oesophagitis - inflammation of the oesophagus often caused by food allergy - is increasing in Australia, expert says.
Faecal incontinence in children (encopresis)
Children with encopresis are not soiling their underwear deliberately, and they should receive medical help.
Gastroenteritis in children
Gastroenteritis is an infection of the bowel that causes diarrhoea and sometimes vomiting. Find out more about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of gastroenteritis.
Reflux in children
Many babies and small children experience heartburn, or acid reflux.
A guide to appendicitis: inflammation of the appendix.
Constipation in children
Unlike adult constipation, childhood constipation is more often the result of a behavioural rather than a nutritional disorder.
Eosinophilic oesophagitis becoming more common
Eosinophilic oesophagitis is an inflammatory condition that causes a choking sensation in the throat.
Eosinophilic oesophagitis still on the rise
Eosinophilic oesophagitis - inflammation of the oesophagus often caused by food allergy - is increasing in Australia, expert says.
Faecal incontinence in children (encopresis)
Children with encopresis are not soiling their underwear deliberately, and they should receive medical help.
Gastroenteritis in children
Gastroenteritis is an infection of the bowel that causes diarrhoea and sometimes vomiting. Find out more about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of gastroenteritis.
Reflux in children
Many babies and small children experience heartburn, or acid reflux.
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