Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatric gastroenterology is a specialty devoted to disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and liver in infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Focus is on a variety of gastroenterological conditions involving organs in the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, large bowel, small bowel, liver, gallbladder and pancreas.
Conditions Treated
A few common conditions treated include:
Acid reflux issues, including heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Celiac disease and gluten related conditions
Chronic abdominal (stomach) pain
Chronic constipation and diarrhea
Crohn’s disease
Eosinophilic esophagitis
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis)
Failure to thrive
Fatty liver and other liver issues
Food intolerances
Short gut syndrome
Testing & Treatment Options
A few common tests and treatments include:
Barium swallow
Barium enema
Colonoscopy
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Gastronomy tubes (G-tubes) placement and care to support nutrition and growth
Liver biopsy
Wireless capsule endoscopy
Our Providers
Our pediatric gastroenterology specialists can provide a team-based, specialized care plan for your child’s GI-related diagnoses. Our specialists work closely with your child’s primary care provider to create a coordinated care plan in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This team can also provide extra support for your child’s health needs, including behavioral health services.
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Pediatric Gastroenterology in Albuquerque at Presbyterian Hospital
