Abdominal

Some children have frequent recurrent ab­dominal pain. Overeating can cause stom­ach discomfort. So can gas, constipation, food intolerance, intestinal infections and food poisoning, urinary tract infections, ap­pendicitis, and many other serious medical conditions, the majority of which are quite rare.

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Reflux and GERD

When infants and young children regularly spit up their food, is it normal or a sign of a more severe condition that needs a pediatrician’s care? Here’s how to tell.

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