Types

Inflammatory and Infectious Digestive Disorders

Many types of inflammations and infectious disorders affecting the 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.

Appendicitis

Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers (Peptic Ulcers)

Helicobacter Pylori

Crohn's Disease

Ulcerative Colitis

Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Viruses, Bacteria, and Intestinal Parasites in the Digestive Tract

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Inguinal and Umbilical Hernias in Children

A hernia is when a part of the intestine pushes through a weak spot in the belly (abdominal) muscles. The hernia creates a soft lump or bulge under the skin.

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When Your Child Has Biliary Atresia

The liver makes a substance called bile. It helps with digestion of food and helps carry waste out of the liver. Bile drains out of the liver through tubes called bile ducts. It drains through these ducts into the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). If a child has biliary atresia, it means that some or all bile ducts aren't formed correctly, are damaged, or are missing. As a result, bile can't drain from the liver as it should.

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Hirschsprung Disease in Children

Hirschsprung disease is a rare birth defect. It affects the nerve cells in the large intestine. These nerve cells control the muscles that move food and waste, or stool, through the large intestine. The large intestine is the last part of the digestive tract.

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E. coli Infection in Children

E. coli is a common bacteria found in people's and animals' intestines. It's also found in the environment and in food. Certain types of E. coli are harmful and can cause severe illness. Learn how E. coli affects children and how it's treated.

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