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Welcome to GIKids
Children's Digestive Health Information for Kids and Parents
Millions of children are living with pediatric digestive and nutritional disorders. GIKids provides easy to understand information about the treatment and management of these pediatric digestive conditions for children and parents.
We welcome you to explore GIKids to learn more about pediatric digestive disorders, how they are diagnosed, the treatment and management of conditions, and our patient and parent resources.
Featured Resources
Constipation Care Package
The NASPGHAN Foundation announces a new one stop resource guide focusing on all of our new and existing Constipation resources developed by NASPGHAN and APGNN. The purpose of the guide is to improve the quality of life and avoid complications in constipated children through early diagnosis and prompt, effective multidisciplinary treatment.
Supported by an educational grant from the Allergan Foundation
Treatment Options for Pediatric Crohn's: A Guide for Patients and Families - Video
Understanding your child's treatment options for Crohn's just got easier.
Crohn's disease can be a difficult condition to manage and understanding all the different treatment options can be confusing. To help you and your child's health care provider find the right option for you, watch the video Treatment Options for Pediatric Crohn's: A Guide for Patients and Families. It walks you through options available and explains the possible risks and benefits of each option so you can make an informed decision that you're comfortable with.
Support provided by AbbVie, Inc., and Janssen Biotech, Inc.
Capsule Endoscopy
Capsule endoscopy is a procedure that allows the doctor to examine the small intestine by using a tiny pill sized video camera inside a capsule that is swallowed. As the capsule moves through the digestive tract the camera takes thousands of pictures that are recorded on a sensor belt that is worn by the patient. Learn about capsule endoscopy by watching Cappy's animated adventure through the the intestine.
Video - The Poo in You
If your child is having problems with soiling accidents (encopresis, “poo accidents,” “poo-ing” in pants), you’re certainly not alone. This is one of the most common problems seen by both pediatric GI and primary care providers. This interactive animated video explains what causes the accidents, why they happen so often, and how we can treat the problem. Watch the video, developed by APGNN member Becky Kendall, NP, from Childrens' Hospital Colorado, supported by an educational grant from the NASPGHAN Foundation.
Featured Resources
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Esophageal atresia (EA) is a birth defect, in which a child is born without a continuous connection between the esophagus (food pipe) and stomach. In many cases there is also an abnormal connection between the esophagus and windpipe (trachea); this is called tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF).
While most children have surgeries to reconnect their esophagus and stomach very soon after birth, it is often difficult to restore full function to this part of the digestive tract. Children with EA/TEF may experience difficulty swallowing, stomach contents refluxing into the esophagus, and recurrent cough or pneumonia.
Fortunately, there are many ways to provide a supportive environment for your new child. This pamphlet will outline some of the information that may help you keep your family happy and healthy!
Nutritional Tips
Choosing the right foods for your baby during the first year of life is very important. Our quick reference guides are here to help.
For more information about nutrition
Maintaining Healthy Nutrition in Pediatric IBD Patients
During this series, we will discuss the important role diet plays in the management of IBD focusing on maintenance of good nutrition, enteral nutritional therapy as well as the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. You will hear from medical professionals as well as two parents who have first hand experience implementing enteral nutritional therapy and the Specific Carbohydrate Diet.
Podcast Series and Nutrition Guides
Supported by an educational grant from the Allergan Foundation