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Psychologists with specialty training in GI disorders help patients and their families better understand how a child’s feelings, fears and emotions can impact their chronic GI condition and vice versa.
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The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition has started and expanded a number of initiatives to attempt to reach children and teens from all races, cultures, backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses.
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Read a case study about a patient treated by physicians from the Pancreatic Disorders Program.
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After E.K.’s diagnosis with a genetic disorder, his symptoms remained. His family sought help at CHOP, where experts discovered biliary atresia and treated it.
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Our lives have been greatly impacted by the novel COVID-19 pandemic, most notably, how we interact with others. We have found ourselves avoiding large gatherings and minimizing in-person interactions, relying on Facetime and Zoom for get-togethers.
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While the presentation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may be very similar, there are clinical clues and diagnostic tools that can help make the crucial distinction between these two conditions.
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Celiac disease is an autoimmune enteropathy that affects approximately 1% of the general population. It is well established that genetics are a major contributory factor in a patient’s likelihood to develop celiac disease.
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Gastroparesis is a complex gastrointestinal motility disorder characterized by delayed emptying of gastric contents in the absence of mechanical obstruction.
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CHOP Researchers identify genetic differences in certain neuron subtypes that may affect proper bowel function.
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BE-WEHL is an in-home wellness program that includes mindfulness, deep breathing, yoga and infant or child massage education for the entire family.