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Welcome to My Little Tummy Aches, a community for parents of children with gastrointestinal issues. Any information on our site should not replace your physician's advice. Always check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health or the health of your child. Join us, so you too can help other parents.
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Pediatric Gastroenterology general discussion Miscellaneous practice content
Open discussion about anything and everything
Parent open discussion to Talk about anything you want
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Everything about mental health in children
resources, behavioral medicine, recommend me mental health therapist, depression, anxiety, rumination disoder, etc
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Everything about endoscopies
What to expect, colonoscopy prep, sedation, colyte, propofal, versed and after care.
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Everything about Pre and Probiotics
What works, where to get, etc
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Recommend a provider. Who should I see?
Physicians, Nurse practitioners, hospitals, feeding programs, physical therapist, occupation therapist, Speech pathologist and other providers
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Most common / most likely Start here
Constipation
All about pooping. Difficulty or abnormal stooling. Painful or infrequent (not daily), etc.
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IBS, anxiety related, nausea/vomiting and DGBI
Irritable bowel syndrome associated or not with anxiety/depression or mood swings. Recurrently morning nausea or otherwise. Disorder of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI)
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Fussy babies, baby reflux and abnormal sleeping
Everything about newborns to toddler years. Includes cow's milk protein intolerance (Food protein-induced allergic proctocolitis of infancy) and others
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Less common / Less likely Everything else
We don't know and all other
Includes "we don't know yet", sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, eosinophilic disorders, etc
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GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)
GERD Reflux beyond the first 2 years of life (younger patients, see baby reflux forum). Chest pain. Rumination disorders. Aerophagia
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Celiac disease and other gluten related disorders
Celiac disease, gluten allergy or gluten intolerance (be specific as they are not believed to be related and considered different entities). Forum to Includes diet support
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Abdominal migraines and cyclic vomiting
Abdominal pains associated with headaches, with our without aura. Any type of abdominal pain that repeats in a cyclic manner
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Inflammatory bowel disease including CD and UC
Crohn's disease and Ulcerative colitis.
Newly diagnosed, non responders, alternative therapies, etc.
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GI ulcers in esophagus, stomach and small bowel
Helicobacter pylori, NSAID related gastritis and/or ulcers, etc
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Delayed gastric emptying and disorders of motility
Delayed gastric emptying, short in duration or long (more than 6 weeks). Small bowel or colonic total or segmental dismotility
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis
allergic inflammatory condition of the esophagus that involves eosinophils, a type of white blood cell.
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Formulas, blended meals and special diets Includes G/J tube specific, allergy specific and for the treatment of a disorder
Oral and/or G and J tube formulas
everything about commercially available formulas
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All other special diets
SCD (specific carbohydrate diet), low-FODMAP diet, etc
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Medical Devices support G tubes, J tubes, GJ tubes, PEG tubes, NG and NJ tubes. Cone enemas, peristeen, etc
G tubes, J tubes, GJ tubes and PEGs
everything about what and how
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Cone enemas, peristeen, etc
Devices supporting colonic dysmotility, chronic constipation, etc
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Welcome / About us
My Little Tummy Aches: A Beacon of Hope for Children with gastrointestinal illnesses
Does your little one battle the belly blues? You're not alone. Millions of children worldwide experience chronic abdominal pain as well as other gastrointestinal issues, often leaving parents feeling helpless and searching for answers. That's where My Little Tummy Aches steps in. We launched in 2024, founded by a pediatric gastroenterologist to empower parents on this challenging journey.
Our core beliefs:
- Information is power: No more endless Googling, deciphering medical jargon, or feeling lost in a maze of conflicting advice. My Little Tummy Aches aims to provide community resources with real parents, from condition guides and treatment options to practical tips and emotional support.
- Connection is a lifeline: You're not in this alone. Our vibrant community connects parents of children with chronic abdominal pain, fostering empathy, understanding, and shared experiences. It's a safe space to ask questions, swap stories, and celebrate victories, big and small.
- Hope takes flight: We believe in the power of positive reinforcement and celebrating milestones. My Little Tummy Aches hopes to offer tools and trackers to monitor progress, reward achievements, and fuel the fighting spirit in both children and parents.
We're passionate about:
- Democratizing information: Making vital knowledge accessible and understandable for all parents.
- Building a supportive community: Creating a safe space for connection, encouragement, and shared experiences.
- Empowering parents: Equipping them with the tools and resources to advocate for their child's health and well-being.
- Fueling hope and resilience: Reminding everyone that even the smallest victories are worth celebrating.
Join us on this journey. Together, we can turn tummy troubles into triumphs, one little smile at a time.
Because at My Little Tummy Aches, we believe every child deserves to feel happy, healthy, and empowered, no matter what their belly throws their way.
Explore our website, join our community, and let's rewrite the narrative on gastrointestinal health in children, one empowered parent at a time.
Sincerely,
The team @ My Little Tummy Aches