Blog Description
Healthy Gut Healthy Mind
This blog shares clear, evidence-informed pediatric digestive health education developed, reviewed and maintained by Dr. Mohammad Hussein for parents and caregivers.
It is written to help families understand common symptoms, recognize red flags, and know what questions to ask.
What you will find here
- Practical parent-friendly guides (symptoms, causes, “what you can do at home”)
- Red flags (when to seek urgent or emergency care)
- Digestive topics across infancy, childhood, and adolescence
- Nutrition and growth topics when relevant
How to use this blog
1) Browse by body system (recommended)
If you are not sure where to start, use the system grouping page to find posts by topic.
2) Browse the full blog feed
If you want the newest posts, open the blog page and scroll.
3) Use Categories and Tags
Many posts include Categories and Tags so you can explore related topics.
Safety disclaimer
This website is for general educational purposes only.
It does not provide medical advice and does not replace a visit with a qualified clinician.
Seek urgent or emergency care immediately if your child has any of the following:
- Trouble breathing, blue lips, or severe lethargy
- Severe or worsening pain
- Persistent vomiting, dehydration, or inability to keep fluids down
- Blood in vomit or stool, black stools, or large-volume bleeding
- New jaundice (yellow eyes/skin), confusion, or severe weakness
- Any symptom that worries you as a parent/caregiver
If your child is very unwell or you are unsure, err on the side of seeking urgent care.
Contact
If you would like to contact Dr. Mohammad Hussein’s office for an appointment, referral, or question about services, please ** Email Dr. Hussein’s Assistant Elizabeth Gray at: Elizabeth.Gray@pedsgimind.ca
In the email subject, please write: New Assessment Appointment with Dr. Hussein
Important: This appointment is completely online as Dr. Hussein is currently working overseas. This service is not covered by OHIP
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Allergies
Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Blog Description
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🌼🥜 Allergies in Children: A Parent-Friendly Guide (Food, Environmental, and Medication) ✅ An allergy happens when the immune system reacts to something that is usually harmless. Most allergies are manageable with the right plan—and knowing the …
Allergens Introducing
Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Blog Description
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🥚🥜 Introducing Allergens to Babies: A Parent-Friendly, Step-by-Step Guide ✅ Early, safe introduction of common allergenic foods (like peanut and egg) can reduce the risk of developing food allergies for many babies. This guide shows you how to …
Acupuncture and Acupressure
Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Blog Description
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Acupuncture and Acupressure for Kids A parent-friendly guide to pain and nausea support (with safety tips) ✅ What this is: Complementary tools that may help some children with nausea, pain, and stress-related gut symptoms when used alongside standard …
Abdominal Ultrasound
Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Blog Description
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🧒🩻 Abdominal Ultrasound in Children: A Parent-Friendly Guide ✅ Abdominal ultrasound is a safe, painless imaging test that uses sound waves (not radiation) to look at organs inside your child’s belly. It helps doctors check the liver, gallbladder, …
Abdominal Diaphragmatic Breathing
Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Blog Description
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🫁 Abdominal (Diaphragmatic) Breathing for Kids A parent-friendly guide to calming the gut–brain connection ✅ Quick note: This guide teaches a safe calming skill for most children. If your child has severe breathing problems, chest pain, fainting, or …
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) in Children: Symptoms, Food Stuck Emergencies, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 in Blog Description
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🥪🚫 Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) in Children Symptoms by age, “food stuck” emergencies, diagnosis, and modern treatment options ✅ Quick note: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic immune condition that causes inflammation in the esophagus (the …
Constipation in Kids: Myths vs Evidence (and What Actually Works)
Monday, December 15, 2025 in Blog Description
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💩🧻 Constipation in Kids Myths vs evidence (and what actually works) ✅ Quick note: Constipation is one of the most common pediatric gastrointestinal problems—and one of the most misunderstood. Many children suffer for months because families try “more …
Celiac Disease in Children: Symptoms, Testing, and What Parents Need to Know
Thursday, December 11, 2025 in Blog Description
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🍞🚫 Celiac Disease in Children Symptoms, who should be tested, how testing works, and what to do next ✅ Quick note: Celiac disease is an immune reaction to gluten (in wheat, barley, and rye) that can damage the small intestine. Some children have …
Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Children: Functional Pain vs Organic Disease
Sunday, November 30, 2025 in Blog Description
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🤕🔁 Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Children Functional pain vs organic disease: red flags, constipation plan, and when testing makes sense ✅ Quick note: Recurrent belly pain is very common in children. Many cases are functional—meaning the pain is real, …
Choking vs Dysphagia vs Globus in Children: How Parents Can Tell the Difference
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 in Blog Description
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😮💨🍽️ Choking vs Dysphagia vs Globus in Children How parents can tell the difference (and what to do today) ✅ Quick note: Parents often hear: “Food is stuck,” “I can’t swallow,” or “Something is in my throat.” These can mean very different things. …