Constipation is characterized by either infrequent bowel movements or the passage of dry, hard stools.
Abdominal pain is a common symptom; emergency medicine doctors use physical exams and other tools to diagnose its cause.
Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that causes abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits, affecting the frequency of bathroom visits and the consistency of stool.
Condition marked by inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
Diverticulitis is a condition in which a small sac forms along the colon and becomes blocked or inflamed. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Pediatric Crohn’s Disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that can stunt growth in children. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Inflammatory bowel disease is the umbrella term for two conditions that cause chronic inflammation within the digestive system: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Ulcerative colitis causes swelling and sores in the colon, but with proper treatment, however, children can live happy, healthy lives.