Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Resources

Crohn’s disease can take an emotional and physical toll, especially on adolescents. Learn how to help your teen take control of their health and well-being.

Janel Steinhoff, RDN, offers practical tips to avoid cross contamination of gluten-containing and gluten-free products to best protect people with celiac disease.

This video from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) demonstrates how IBD patients can give a subcutaneous injection using a pen.

This video from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) demonstrates how IBD patients can give a subcutaneous injection using a pre-filled syringe.

This video shares the story of three patients who receive care at the Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

Kara Fiegenbaum, RD, of CHOP's Center for Celiac Disease, offers tips to help families read food labels and avoid products containing gluten.

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Watch this video to learn more about the differences between various gluten-related disorders, including celiac disease, wheat allergies, and non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

In this brief educational video, CHOP Pediatric GI Psychologists answer frequent asked questions about their services and role on the GI healthcare team.

Find anti-inflammatory recipes developed by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Drexel University. 

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) describes acupressure, its benefits and how it can be used as part of a treatment plan to relieve a variety of symptoms.

Watch this video to learn relaxation tips and techniques for children. 

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers information about massage therapy and how they can be used as part of a treatment plan to support relaxation and healing.

https://www.gastro.org

AGA includes more than 16,000 members from around the globe who are involved in all aspects of the science, practice and advancement of gastroenterology.

http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/

The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis

http://www.naspghan.org/

NASPGHAN strives to improve the care of infants, children and adolescents with digestive disorders by promoting advances in clinical care, research and education.

This short animation will help you and your child prepare for your upcoming colonoscopy visit with CHOP. It will help your child know what to expect on the day of their appointment, who and what they will see, and what will happen before, during, and after their visit.

This short animation will help you and your child prepare for your upcoming endoscopy visit with CHOP. It will help your child know what to expect on the day of their appointment, who and what they will see, and what will happen before, during, and after their visit.

This short animation will help you and your child prepare for your upcoming endoscopy and colonoscopy visit with CHOP. It will help your child know what to expect on the day of their appointment, who and what they will see, and what will happen before, during, and after their visit.

http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/get-involved/camp-oasis/

Camp Oasis was established by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation to enrich the lives of children with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

These guided videos and audio recordings can help create a more peaceful and restful state of mind for parents, caregivers, and adolescent/young adult patients.

In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Peter Lu talk to Dr. Judith Kelsen about the presentation, evaluation, and management of children with very early onset inflammatory bowel disease (VEO-IBD).

Pediatric gastroenterologist Betsy Maxwell, MD, MS, talks about the theories as to why IBD is on the rise in children, including an overlap between genetic factors, the immune system, the microbiome, and environmental triggers.

http://www.gikids.org/

GIKids provides easy to understand information about the treatment and management of these pediatric digestive conditions for children and parents.

Whether you’re visiting the Hospital for a single outpatient appointment or planning on an extended inpatient stay, these services and resources can help you navigate your child’s healthcare journey.

https://www.eatright.org/

Is committed to improving the nation's health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy.

I-SIT is a behavioral health group intervention for children (ages 5-9) diagnosed with functional constipation and fecal incontinence, and their parents.

We welcome children, adolescents and families to join us to discuss their concerns and the emotional challenges of living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Children, adolescents and their families are invited to ongoing support groups to discuss challenges facing kids with motility disorders. Sessions are led by CHOP gastroenterologists, psychologists and staff from the Suzi and Scott Lustgarten Center for GI Motility. Topics vary per support group.

Check our events listing for upcoming sessions.

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has many programs and tools to help patients transition to adult life and healthcare beyond CHOP.

In this video for parents and caregivers, you'll learn about prep instructions for an anorectal manometry exam, what to expect during the procedure and what your child will need to do during the test.

Esophageal manometry is a procedure that measures pressure, sensation and coordination of the esophageal muscles. In this video for parents and caregivers, you'll learn about what you and your child can expect during this procedure and watch as it's performed on a medical mannequin

Learn how to administer high-volume colonic enemas from an expert at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Learn how to administer a saline, mineral oil or Bisacodyl enema to a child. This video offers parents and caregivers step-by-step instructions. 

https://www.aap.org

The AAP is committed to the optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

https://www.aasld.org

AASLD is the leading organization of scientists and healthcare professionals committed to preventing and curing liver disease.

https://liverfoundation.org

ALF is a national, nonprofit health agency dedicated to preventing, treating and curing liver diseases through research, education and support groups.

https://www.myast.org

AST is an organization of transplant professionals dedicated to research, education, advocacy and patient care in transplantation science and medicine.

http://celiac.org/

The Celiac Disease Foundation is a non-profit, public benefit corporation dedicated to providing services and support regarding celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis.

http://www.cdc.gov/

The CDC is dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury and disability.

http://iffgd.org/

IFFGD's website provides information about digestive disorders in adults and children, including signs and symptoms, what’s causing the discomfort and how to feel better.

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/community-health-outreach/information-clearinghouses

NDDIC provides information about digestive diseases, statistics, research and more, from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

http://www.niddk.nih.gov/Pages/default.aspx

NIDDK is a branch of the National Institutes of Health that offers health and research information about a variety of digestive diseases that can affect the liver.