Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Patient Stories

When perianal Crohn’s disease kept Sam from competing as a gymnast, she turned to CHOP to get her symptoms under control and back to the sport she loves.

A unique clinic at CHOP was able to resolve Maria’s unique combination of bowel and urinary problems. Her mom calls the care Maria received at NEBULA “unbelievable.”

Through CHOP’s NEBULA program, a teen with Fowler’s syndrome and constipation gets a sacral nerve stimulator implant and gains independence and confidence.

Unique collaborative CHOP program combines Urology, GI and Surgery experts to help Gloriana control incontinence and constipation.

Sisters Charlotte, 9, and Taylor, 8, are living gluten-free since being diagnosed with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity, respectively.

Annalise suffered with undiagnosed pain for two years before being referred to the Integrative Food Reactions Clinic at CHOP. Now, she has found sweet relief from her symptoms.

Diagnosed with celiac disease in first grade, Emma, now 9, rallies for changes in food labeling to better protect kids like her.

Liyana spent her first year in and out of hospitals as doctors tried to identify and treat her GI motility issue. Her family found answers, hope and healing at CHOP.

Diagnosed with VACTERL Association, Olivia found improved care and treatment at CHOP’s Suzi and Scott Lustgarten Center for GI Motility.

Teen makes full recovery from rumination syndrome, thanks to CHOP’s guidance and her positive attitude.