Suzi and Scott Lustgarten Center for GI Motility Patients Stories Listing

Gastroenterologists with special expertise in motility diseases will evaluate and direct your child's care. They work with the assistance of nurses, nutritionists and physicians from other divisions of the hospital.

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VACTERL Association: Olivia’s Story
Diagnosed with VACTERL Association, Olivia found improved care and treatment at CHOP’s Suzi and Scott Lustgarten Center for GI Motility.
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Gastroparesis: Catherine’s Story
After years of mysterious GI symptoms, Catherine now has a diagnosis, successful treatment and has started a burgeoning new career as a chef.
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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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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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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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Motility Disorder: Arianna’s Story

Arianna, 21, has been treated her entire life for Down syndrome (trisomy 21), autism and motility disorders. Her medical team at CHOP has worked closely with her family to effectively treat her motility disorder to bring her comfort.