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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