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.
Our Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition experts have created this list of resources to help you keep your child safe and well.
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.
When a baby has reflux that results in other health issues or concerns and requires further treatment, it is often called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
A website providing resources for parents and caregivers about gastrointestinal health and disorders in children.
GIKids provides easy to understand information about the treatment and management of these pediatric digestive conditions for children and parents.
Help your child cope with a functional GI disorder by minimizing symptom discussions, encouraging regular activities, and promoting coping behaviors.
This guided video recording can help create a more peaceful and restful state of mind for parents, caregivers, and adolescent/young adult patients.
Watch this video to learn relaxation tips and techniques for children.
In this video for parents and caregivers, you'll learn about prep instructions for an anorectal manometry exam, what to expect during the procedure and what your child will need to do during the test.
Esophageal manometry is a procedure that measures pressure, sensation and coordination of the esophageal muscles. In this video for parents and caregivers, you'll learn about what you and your child can expect during this procedure and watch as it's performed on a medical mannequin
This video offers parents and caregivers step-by-step instructions about how to administer a saline, mineral oil or bisacodyl enema to a child.