Service Type: Gastroenterology Conditions

Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children Irritable Bowel Syndrome (also known as IBS) in children occurs mainly in school age children and teenagers. It is a long term disorder that affects the intestines. The intestine does not work normally and is particularly sensitive. The intestine in IBS reacts more strongly to normal stretching or movement that […]

Cow’s milk allergy and food intolerance Cow’s milk allergy and other food intolerance are common in infants and young children. Some of the symptoms to look out for if your child has milk allergy include: Rash Vomiting Diarrhoea Blood in the stools Eczema Irritability Wheeziness Babies with cow’s milk allergy need to be fed on […]

What is colic? Colic is a condition whereby a baby with no known medical condition cries excessively for a prolonged period of time. How do you know if your baby has colic? Babies with colic may cry for hours for no apparent reasons (e.g.not hungry, clean diaper, no fever etc). Colic tends to occur at […]

What is celiac diseae? Celiac disease is a chronic lifelong condition whereby the body cells attack the lining of the small intestine when gluten is eaten. This reaction causes damage to the gut which means that the body is unable to absorb nutrients properly. It affects about 1% of the population. It is important to […]

What is gastroesophageal reflux? Gastroesophageal reflux refers to the bringing up of stomach contents into the food pipe (oesophagus) and/or to the mouth resulting in vomiting. The stomach contents are normally acidic which can result in pain and discomfort for the patient. What are the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux in babies? Gastroesophageal reflux is common […]

Nausea and/or vomiting in children Nausea is the sensation of wanting to vomit or throw up. Vomiting refers to the actual forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth. What are the causes of nausea and vomiting? Some of the more common causes include: Reflux Reflux occurs when partially digested food in the stomach is […]

Blood in the stools Seeing blood in the stools or the toilet bowl water turning red can be a frightening experience. There are many possible causes for bloody stools depending on the child’s age, general condition, frequency of the bloody stools and any associated symptoms. What are the causes of bloody stools? Bloody stools also […]

Diarrhoea in Children When a child’s bowel habits changes suddenly to become loose and watery, he or she has diarrhoea. Diarrhoea can be acute (duration less than a week) or chronic (lasting more than 2 weeks). Acute Diarrhoea Acute diarrhoea is commonly caused by infection with viruses, bacteria or parasites. Some of the associated symptoms […]

Common Childhood Conditions – What is constipation? Constipation is a common bowel problem in children. It refers to passing hard stools with difficulty, less frequently than normal. A child is considered to have constipation if they pass motion less than four times per week. Constipation affects up to 30% of children and is particularly common […]