How to Administer High-volume Colonic Enemas
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Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Resources
Our Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition experts have created this list of resources to help you keep your child safe and well.
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How to Give an Enema to a Child
Learn how to administer a saline, mineral oil or Bisacodyl enema to a child. This video offers parents and caregivers step-by-step instructions.
I-SIT Group: Support for Patients and Families
I-SIT is a behavioral health group intervention for children (ages 5-9) diagnosed with functional constipation and fecal incontinence, and their parents.
IBD Education Day 2024 Video
Review the video presentations given by experts from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) at our IBD Education Day.
Please join us next year, on 2/23/2025 for the 34th annual Inflammatory Bowel Disease Education Day.
Topics included:
• current and future therapies for IBD
• diet and nutrition guidance
• ongoing IBD research
• unique challenges related to VEO-IBD
Identifying a Local Behavioral Health Provider for Functional GI Disorder
To find a local behavioral health provider for your child with a functional GI disorder, seek one experienced in CBT. Consult your health insurance or pediatrician for recommendations.
Iron Deficiency Anemia
The most common cause of anemia is iron deficiency. Iron is needed to form hemoglobin and is mostly stored in the body in the hemoglobin.
It Hurts When I Poop! A Story for Children Who Are Scared to Use the Potty by Howard Bennett
A comforting story for children experiencing fear or pain while using the toilet, aiming to ease their worries
Label Reading for Gluten
Kara Fiegenbaum, RD, of CHOP's Center for Celiac Disease, offers tips to help families read food labels and avoid products containing gluten.
Making Heart-healthy Food Your Kids Will Love
How can you get your kids to eat heart-healthy food? Check out these helpful tips and recipe ideas.
Massage
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.