Digestive System

• Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)

  Eosinophilic esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus. Most people with the condition improve with treatment.

• Epigastric Hernias

  An epigastric hernia is when a little piece of fat from inside the belly pushes through the abdominal muscles between the belly button and the chest. Many are small, cause no symptoms, and don’t need treatment.

• Fetal Abdominal Cyst

  A fetal abdominal cyst is a bubble of fluid in a balloon-like bag in the belly of an unborn baby.

• Functional Abdominal Pain

  Functional abdominal pain is lasting belly pain that doesn’t respond to treatment. Many school-age kids have it at some point, but get better without lasting problems.

• Functional Dyspepsia

  Functional dyspepsia is a kind of upset stomach or indigestion that doesn’t have a clear cause. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

• Galactosemia

  Some babies are born with the metabolic disorder glactosemia. They must drink soy-based formula instead of breast milk or a cow’s milk-based formula.

• Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) in Babies

  When babies have reflux, they spit up. Often, this happens after a feeding. Some simple feeding changes can help most babies with reflux spit up less.

• Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) in Kids and Teens

  When symptoms of heartburn or acid indigestion happen a lot, it could be gastroesophageal reflux (GER). And it can be a problem for kids.

• Gastroschisis

  Gastroschisis is when a baby is born with the intestines, and sometimes other organs, sticking out through a hole in the belly wall near the umbilical cord.

• Hernias

  Hernias are fairly common in kids, and hernia repair is one of the most common pediatric surgeries.