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Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Patient Stories

Our team of pediatric gastroenterologists and hepatologists work as part of a skilled team that includes nurses, psychologists, social workers, dietitians and others. We strive to quickly respond to your concerns.

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Gluten Sensitivity: Logan’s Story

As one of the youngest members of the World Championship Lego® robotics team, 9-year-old Logan doesn’t let gluten sensitivity hold him back.

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Gastroparesis: Arlene's Story

Arlene couldn’t eat. CHOP doctors unraveled her complex medical history to find a solution that worked for her.

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Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Caleigh's Story

For 10 years, Caleigh couldn’t tolerate most foods because of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). But with treatment at CHOP, she is now able to enjoy many foods.

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Gastroparesis: Madison’s Story

CHOP’s doctors listened carefully, and a gastroparesis patient who was once sidelined by pain and anxiety is now running long-distance races.

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Celiac Disease: Justyna's Story

With help from the Center for Celiac Disease, 8-year-old Justyna can maintain a busy schedule including acting, modeling and school.

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Encopresis: Brayden's Story

Brayden struggled with severe constipation and encopresis for years before he got treatment to manage his condition at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

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Gastroparesis: Akil's Story

After severe GI symptoms hospitalized 13-year-old Akil, motility experts at CHOP diagnosed him and developed an individualized treatment plan.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Garrett

After his IBD diagnosis, Garrett couldn’t be far from a bathroom after eating. Now, he eats nonstop — his favorite food is chocolate and vanilla swirl ice cream.

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Crohn's Disease: Lacey's Story

Severe stomach pain brought Lacey to CHOP, where a doctor recognized her symptoms as IBD. She’s now a strong advocate for the need for more research.

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Crohn's Disease: Eddie's Story

After a long journey to find an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatment that worked long term, Eddie is able to focus on practicing his basketball technique.

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