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Common Children's Digestive Problems

Many problems that may affect a child's digestive system require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Colic

Diarrhea

Food Allergies

Lactose Intolerance

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Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction

The sphincter of Oddi is part of your digestive system. A sphincter is a circle of muscle. The sphincter of Oddi surrounds the end of the tubes (ducts) that connect the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas to the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). The sphincter opens to let digestive juices flow through the ducts from the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas into the small intestine. To prevent the juices from leaking back into the ducts, the sphincter squeezes shut.

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Lactose Intolerance in Children

Lactose intolerance is when the body can’t easily break down or digest lactose. Lactose is a sugar found in milk and milk products.

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When Your Child Has Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis

A look at the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.

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Problems Affecting the Upper Digestive Tract

Detailed information on problems affecting the upper digestive tract of children

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