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Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Resources

Our Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition experts have created this list of resources to help you keep your child safe and well.

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How Anorectal Manometry Is Performed

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.

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How Esophageal Manometry Is Performed

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

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How to Administer an Enema

This video offers parents and caregivers step-by-step instructions about how to administer a saline, mineral oil or bisacodyl enema to a child.  

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How to Give an Enema to a Child

Learn how to administer a saline, mineral oil or Bisacodyl enema to a child. This video offers parents and caregivers step-by-step instructions. 

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IBD Child, Adolescent and Family Support Group

We welcome children, adolescents and families to join us to discuss their concerns and the emotional challenges of living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

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IBD Education Day 2024 Video

Review the video presentations given by experts from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) at our IBD Education Day.

Please join us next year, on 2/23/2025 for the 34th annual Inflammatory Bowel Disease Education Day.

Topics included:

• current and future therapies for IBD

• diet and nutrition guidance

• ongoing IBD research

• unique challenges related to VEO-IBD

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Iron Deficiency Anemia

The most common cause of anemia is iron deficiency. Iron is needed to form hemoglobin and is mostly stored in the body in the hemoglobin.
 

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