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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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    Nissen fundoplication

    If your child struggles with severe acid reflux (GERD) that doesn't improve with medication or lifestyle changes, your doctor may mention fundoplication surgery. Fundoplication strengthens the lower esophagus by wrapping the top part of the stomach (fundus) around it like a supportive hug. This...
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    Crohn’s Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED)

    Could Diet Help Manage Your Child’s IBD? The Science Behind CDED + PEN If your child has Crohn’s disease, you may have heard of the Crohn’s Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED)—a whole-food approach designed to reduce gut inflammation and improve nutrient absorption. What is CDED? This diet...
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    Top 5 Most-Searched Queries About Abdominal Pain in Kids

    Hi there, fellow parents! Let’s be honest—we’ve all had those moments when our kids complain of belly pains and get concerned it could be something serious. Belly pain is such a common issue with kids, but it can also be a source of endless worry. The team @ MLTA decided to go over five of the...
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    Frequent regurgitation

    Hi Njellibelli, there are 2 things that come to mind. The first is rumination disorder. Some doctors like to do a study like a bravo ph to find out exactly when regurgitation is happening but you don't have to if the history is consistent with the diagnosis. Is it at night while she is...
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    Excellent resouces

    https://gikids.org/ https://www.espghan.org/ https://naspghan.org/
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    Ask here about Percutaneous Endoscopy Gastrostomy Tubes ( PEG )

    Some of our families will get this type of G tube during endoscopy by a pediatric Gastroenterologist or a surgeon. As of this post, there are several brands so pay attention to your unit or post photos to get better help. Generally speaking all systems have (see attached photo for reference) -...
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    G tube leaking?

    Hi Aquila, Welcome to the group. I am hopeful other members come in and provide their personal experiences. G tubes can leak and this is ok if minimal. Most of the time it is best to let leakage dry out as some patients are prone to get yeast infections. For this reason, concentrating secretions...
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    It is very uncommon for kids to get ulcers due to Helicobacter pylori but

    it does happen. However, only way to know for sure with with an endoscopy and biopsies. Consult your friendly pediatric gastroenterologist!
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    Linzess (linaclotide) in kids?

    Did you know that in 2023, the FDA approved Linzess (linaclotide) to treat functional constipation in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years of age? While some patients can be treated without medications, it is good to have choices for more severe cases.
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    Can kids shower with G tubes?

    There is a period of time you have to wait for, but once that has passed (usually 2 months), kids can shower with G tubes. Even pools are totally fine!
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    How long can I expect a gastrostomy tube (G tube) to have to be in place?

    For patients who get one in the first year of life, it is common to graduate and no longer need it by 2 to 3 years of life.
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