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    Poor Sleep = Worse Tummy Aches

    Did you know that poor sleep can make abdominal pain worse in kids? Whether your child has IBS, IBD, or frequent unexplained belly aches, sleep might be part of the puzzle. So how can we improve sleep and possibly ease those tummy troubles? Start here: • Get at least 60 minutes of physical...
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    What blender to buy for tube feeding blended meals

    We just read an amazing post by Claire Kariya, RD, CNSC on “The Best Blenders for Tube Feeding Blended Diets – Any Budget!” and wanted to bring the conversation to you. Whether you're blending every meal or just supplementing your tube-fed child's nutrition, a reliable blender can make all the...
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    Rumination disorder

    Rumination disorder is most of the time diagnosed by a pediatric gastroenterologist. Sometimes endoscopy is done but not always. Diagnosis is outlined by Rome IV as follows, B4. RUMINATION SYNDROME Diagnostic criteria* Must include all of the following: Persistent or...
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    DGBI, POTS and MCAS. AGA guidelines for hypermobile patients

    These are great in shedding some light into who should be screened for POTS and MCAS The connection between DGBI (Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction, formerly known as functional GI disorders) and MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) lies in overlapping symptoms and possible shared mechanisms...
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    Nerve stimulators such as IB-Stim for DGBI and related disorders

    Has your child used a nerve stimulator for GI issues? Please share experiences with devices like IB-Stim and other non-invasive nerve stimulators used for abdominal pain and gut-related conditions in kids. If you've tried one, share your story below — what worked, what didn’t, and what you...
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    What Is ARFID? Let’s Talk About It.

    ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) is not just picky eating. It’s a serious mental health condition that can affect a child’s ability to grow, thrive, and connect with others through food. Let’s break it down. ARFID often shows up as: Avoiding certain textures, smells, or food...
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    Have you heard of progressive muscle relaxation?

    Have you tried it on your child?
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    VEOIBD guidelines and resources

    Please add here other valuable publications to fight VEOIBD! Naspghan publication from 2020, https://naspghan.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/March-2020-Article-B-JPGN-18-994_NASPGHAN_Positon_Paper-1.pdf Crohn's & Colitis Foundation...
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    Latest medical guidelines for cyclic vomiting 2025

    Good News for Families Navigating Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)! We’re excited to share brand-new 2025 clinical guidelines from the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition — and they include hopeful, low-risk strategies for managing CVS in children...
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    Medicamentos para tratamiento del estreñimiento en los niños

    Aquí te pasamos el dato basado en la publicacion por la Asociacion de gastroenterologia pediatrica de Norte America, Evaluation and treatment of functional constipation in infants and children: evidence-based recommendations from ESPGHAN and NASPGHAN. Tabbers MM...
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    Celiac diagnosis without endoscopy and biopsy? share your experiences here!

    Since 2020, the European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology says NO biopsy is needed for diagnosis in many cases — a major change compared to U.S. guidelines! Was your child diagnosed without an endoscopy and biopsy? Do you prefer this approach? Please share your insight with us.
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    Anxiety in little kids

    Excellent post Lena thanks for joining. Have you looked into breathing exercises? Ive heard great things of diaphragmatic breathing!
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    Mesenteric Lymphadenitis in kids? What is this challenging problem and what can you do about it?

    We commonly hear from parents who are overly worried about this diagnosis! Mesenteric lymphadenitis is when the lymph nodes in the belly (specifically the mesentery) become inflamed—often due to a viral or bacterial infection. These lymph nodes act like your child’s internal defense team...
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    What formula do I use?!?

    Hi Jessi, There are too many variables to be able to identify if an allergy is present. To make matters more complicated, a significant amount of patients still have an allergy from breastmilk even when mothers report multi super strict elimination diet. However, many times we also see babies...
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    Dietary Therapy for EOE

    Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic immune-mediated condition where certain foods trigger inflammation in the esophagus, making eating painful and difficult. Since food allergies are a primary cause of EoE, dietary management is a key part of treatment—especially for children. The most...
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