For Parents
Clear, practical, evidence-based pediatric digestive health guidance.
Use these topic cards to find the most relevant information quickly.
Common Symptoms (Start Here)
Constipation (Myths vs Evidence)
What actually works and when to worry.
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Abdominal Pain in Children (Detailed Guide)
Red flags, constipation algorithm, and when to test for celiac/IBD.
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Blood in Stool (Newborn → Teen)
Common causes by age and red flags.
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Vomiting (By Age)
Vomiting in the Newborn (0–28 days)
What’s normal vs urgent (especially green vomit).
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Vomiting in Toddlers
Dehydration signs and when to seek care.
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Vomiting in Older Children
Appendicitis clues, migraine vomiting, reflux, anxiety and more.
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Swallowing & Eating Concerns
Food Feels Stuck in the Chest (Dysphagia)
When it’s urgent and what conditions to consider.
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Can’t Swallow After Hard Food
What to do immediately and when to go to the ER.
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Pocketing Food / Refusing to Eat
Sensory vs medical causes and next steps.
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Growth & Nutrition
Why Is My Child Not Growing?
How doctors think about growth concerns and what tests are common.
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Celiac Disease in Children
Symptoms, testing, and why not to go gluten-free before testing.
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After a Scary Event
Sudden Food Refusal After Choking
Step-by-step plan to safely rebuild confidence.
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Choking vs “Food Stuck” vs Throat Lump
How parents can tell the difference.
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If your child is acutely unwell, dehydrated, or cannot swallow saliva, seek urgent medical care.