Gastroenterology is the study of diseases related to the digestive system, that is, diseases of the stomach, intestines, liver and pancreas.

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Pediatric Gastroenterology is a subspeciality of pediatrics which deals with neonates, infants, children and adolescents with digestive, liver, metabolic and nutrition related problems.

 

A Pediatric Gastroenterologist’s consultation in usually required for:

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• Prolonged or recurrent jaundice in neonates, infants and children

• Acute and chronic liver disease

• Upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding

• Recurrent abdominal pain

• Unexplained organ enlargement

• Recurrent or chronic vomiting

• Recurrent or chronic diarrhoea

• Chronic constipation

• Ascites or abdominal distension

• Poor weight and height gain

• Foreign body ingestion

• All other pediatric liver, pancreas and gastrointestinal diseases