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.
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Constipation in Children
Constipation is when a child has very hard stools and has fewer bowel movements than normal. It is a very common gastrointestinal (GI) problem.
Encopresis
Encopresis is when your child leaks stool into their underwear. It is also called stool soiling. It is most often because of long-term (chronic) constipation. Encopresis happens to children ages 4 and older who have already been toilet trained.
Problems Affecting the Upper Digestive Tract
Detailed information on problems affecting the upper digestive tract of children
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.
