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Help and hope for children with digestive disorders
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#Disgestivetopic: This educational video features #Ulcerativecolitis patients' stories & interviews
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For most patients with gastroparesis, symptoms improve with treatment. For some patients, especially those who develop #symptoms after an infection, #gastroparesis may eventually resolve. Learn more:
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What is gastroparesis? Gastroparesis affects how the stomach empties food into the small intestine after eating. In this disorder, food exits the stomach
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In rare instances, kids who do not respond to changes in their diets and/or #medications may require more invasive treatments for #gastroparesis. These treatments can help alleviate symptoms or allow for proper #nutrition. Learn more:
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What is gastroparesis? Gastroparesis affects how the stomach empties food into the small intestine after eating. In this disorder, food exits the stomach
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There are many ways to treat #gastroparesis, including dietary modifications and #medications that aid in stomach emptying. This includes eating smaller, more frequent meals and avoiding foods high in fat, as they can take longer to digest. Learn more:
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What is gastroparesis? Gastroparesis affects how the stomach empties food into the small intestine after eating. In this disorder, food exits the stomach
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If your child has symptoms of #gastroparesis, their doctor might order some testing to gather more information, including an upper #GI study, an #endoscopy, and a gastric emptying study. Learn more:
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What is gastroparesis? Gastroparesis affects how the stomach empties food into the small intestine after eating. In this disorder, food exits the stomach
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There are multiple reasons for #gastroparesis in children. Common causes include viral infections, metabolic disorders like diabetes, a complication from some #surgeries, or a side effect of some medications. Learn more:
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What is gastroparesis? Gastroparesis affects how the stomach empties food into the small intestine after eating. In this disorder, food exits the stomach
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#Gastroparesis is a disorder where the food from the stomach moves slowly to the intestine, causing #symptoms like nausea, vomiting, early fullness, stomach pain, and weight loss. Learn more:
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What is gastroparesis? Gastroparesis affects how the stomach empties food into the small intestine after eating. In this disorder, food exits the stomach
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In some cases of #SBS, the remaining #intestine can adapt to increase its ability to absorb nutrients from food. This process can take some time and can vary depending on the extent of the missing or nonfunctioning intestine. Learn more:
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Short bowel syndrome (SBS), or “short gut”, is a condition in which part of the small intestine is missing or does not function properly. This makes it hard for the digestive tract to absorb nutrie...
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#SBS treatment is tailored to the child, and may include medications, dietary management, supplemental enteral nutrition, total parenteral nutrition (#TPN), and, in some cases, intestinal transplantation. Learn more about #shortbowelsyndrome:
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Short bowel syndrome (SBS), or “short gut”, is a condition in which part of the small intestine is missing or does not function properly. This makes it hard for the digestive tract to absorb nutrie...
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Children with #SBS can struggle with poor weight gain or weight loss, poor appetite, bloating, increased gas, vomiting, and diarrhea. Learn more about #shortbowelsyndrome:
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Short bowel syndrome (SBS), or “short gut”, is a condition in which part of the small intestine is missing or does not function properly. This makes it hard for the digestive tract to absorb nutrie...
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#SBS may be due to surgery removing part of the digestive tract or simply how the digestive tract formed. SBS can lead to intestinal failure, in which the digestive tract cannot support proper #nutrition or hydration. Read more about #shortbowelsyndrome:
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Short bowel syndrome (SBS), or “short gut”, is a condition in which part of the small intestine is missing or does not function properly. This makes it hard for the digestive tract to absorb nutrie...
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#SBS impacts the small intestine, a long, tubular organ located between the stomach and the large intestine. Without a properly functioning small #intestine, the body struggles to get all the required nutrients. Learn more about #shortbowelsyndrome:
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Short bowel syndrome (SBS), or “short gut”, is a condition in which part of the small intestine is missing or does not function properly. This makes it hard for the digestive tract to absorb nutrie...
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Short bowel syndrome (#SBS), or “short gut," is a condition in which part of the small #intestine is missing or does not function properly. This makes it hard for the digestive tract to absorb nutrients from food. Learn more:
gikids.org
Short bowel syndrome (SBS), or “short gut”, is a condition in which part of the small intestine is missing or does not function properly. This makes it hard for the digestive tract to absorb nutrie...
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August is Short Bowel Syndrome (#SBS) Awareness Month. You can learn about #shortbowelsyndrome and find ways to help advocate and educate others about SBS on the @sbsfoundation website. Learn more:
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Welcome to the Short Bowel Syndrome Foundation! A community resource for those who are living with or care for someone with Short Bowel Syndrome. The Short Bowel Syndrome Foundation was founded in...
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Parents can find answers to common myths about #breastfeeding on the @healthychildren website. #WBW2025. Learn more:
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) discusses common myths about breastfeeding.
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Babies who spit up may do better when #nursing on only one breast at each feeding session. It's helpful to eliminate distractions, encourage skin-to-skin contact, and position the baby so gravity helps keep milk from coming back up. #WBW2025. Learn more:
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Breastfeeding, also called nursing, is a way to feed a baby or a young child with milk from a woman’s breast. Breastfeeding can begin right after birth
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In most infants, there are no risks to #breastfeeding, though some infants may require #vitaminD supplements or certain foods to be removed from the parent's diet. Discuss concerns with your healthcare provider. #WBW2025. Learn more:
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Breastfeeding, also called nursing, is a way to feed a baby or a young child with milk from a woman’s breast. Breastfeeding can begin right after birth
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Those who #breastfeed have less #postpartum bleeding and potentially have a decreased risk of developing heart disease, ovarian, and breast cancers. #WBW2025. Learn more:
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Breastfeeding, also called nursing, is a way to feed a baby or a young child with milk from a woman’s breast. Breastfeeding can begin right after birth
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There are many benefits of #breastfeeding for both parent and baby. Babies who are breastfed are less likely to develop #asthma, #allergies, certain cancers, ear infections, respiratory and urinary tract infections, and more. #WBW2025. Learn more:
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Breastfeeding, also called nursing, is a way to feed a baby or a young child with milk from a woman’s breast. Breastfeeding can begin right after birth
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Breastfeeding, also known as #nursing, can begin right after birth and can continue for as long as the parent and child are comfortable. #Breastfeeding can strengthen the bond between a new parent and baby. #WBW2025. Learn more:
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Breastfeeding, also called nursing, is a way to feed a baby or a young child with milk from a woman’s breast. Breastfeeding can begin right after birth
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August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week (#WBW2025), a global campaign that celebrates #breastfeeding and promotes action on breastfeeding-related issues. #WBW2025 will focus on the environment and climate change. Learn more from @WABAsecretariat:
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