When Your Child Has Dysphagia

Children with dysphagia have problems swallowing food or liquids. It often affects children who are just learning to eat solid foods. It can make it hard for your child to get enough nutrients for good growth. Read on to learn more.

Treating Celiac Disease in Children

To treat celiac disease, remove all sources of gluten from your child's diet. It's important to do this even if your child is not feeling sick. Removing gluten will prevent symptoms and health problems caused by celiac disease.

When Your Child Has Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is a problem that affects your child's ability to get nutrients from food. It is caused by a sensitivity to gluten. This is a protein found in many grains. Celiac cannot be cured, but it can be managed and the damage reversed.

When Your Child Has Diarrhea

Diarrhea is one of the most common illnesses in children. It can lead to too much fluid loss (dehydration) which can be serious. So preventing dehydration is important in managing your child's diarrhea. Here's what you need to know.

When Your Child Has Constipation

Constipation is a common problem in children. Your child has constipation if their poop is hard and dry. This often leads to straining or trouble pooping. Read on to learn more about symptoms and treatment.

E. coli Infection in Children

E. coli is a common bacteria found in people's and animals' intestines. It's also found in the environment and in food. Certain types of E. coli are harmful and can cause severe illness. Learn how E. coli affects children and how it's treated.

Giardia Infection (Giardiasis) in Children

Giardia infection (also called giardiasis) is an intestinal illness caused by the parasite Giardia. This parasite is found in food or water contaminated with stool from infected people or animals. Giardia infection is often passed in contaminated water. This most often happens when someone swallows water from a pool, lake, or stream.

Salmonella Infection (Salmonellosis) in Children

Salmonella infection is an intestinal illness caused by Salmonella bacteria. Some animals (such as all domestic reptiles and birds) often carry Salmonella. You or your child can be infected from eating or drinking contaminated food or water. Here's what you need to know.