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If your child has disease, consuming will cause damage to finger-like projections, called villi, in the lining of th...
09/15/2026

If your child has disease, consuming will cause damage to finger-like projections, called villi, in the lining of the small intestine.

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Celiac disease is a serious condition caused by a permanent intolerance for gluten–a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley.

A child can begin to show symptoms of any time after they begin to eat foods with . Symptoms vary from child to child...
09/14/2026

A child can begin to show symptoms of any time after they begin to eat foods with . Symptoms vary from child to child, with some children showing no symptoms at all.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/celiac-disease/

Celiac disease is a serious condition caused by a permanent intolerance for gluten–a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley.

Many kids have sensitivities to certain foods, and the majority are not severe. , however, is a serious condition cause...
09/13/2026

Many kids have sensitivities to certain foods, and the majority are not severe. , however, is a serious condition caused by a permanent intolerance for , a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/celiac-disease/

Celiac disease is a serious condition caused by a permanent intolerance for gluten–a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley.

Overall, children have favorable outcomes after surgery for . Most children recover well, pass 1–3 bowel movements per ...
09/12/2026

Overall, children have favorable outcomes after surgery for . Most children recover well, pass 1–3 bowel movements per day, and grow normally. However, about 15% of children with may continue to experience issues.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/hirschprungs-disease/

Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) is a rare but serious cause of severe constipation and/or intestinal blockage in infants.

is treated through surgery. There are several different surgical techniques, each with the goal of removing the part o...
09/11/2026

is treated through surgery. There are several different surgical techniques, each with the goal of removing the part of the colon that is missing the ganglion cells and using the neighboring normal to create a new re**um.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/hirschprungs-disease/

Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) is a rare but serious cause of severe constipation and/or intestinal blockage in infants.

diagnosis may involve a series of tests, including a contrast ***a study and a re**al biopsy to look for ganglion cel...
09/10/2026

diagnosis may involve a series of tests, including a contrast ***a study and a re**al biopsy to look for ganglion cells. A correct diagnosis is important to guide proper treatment and prevent complications from HD.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/hirschprungs-disease/

Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) is a rare but serious cause of severe constipation and/or intestinal blockage in infants.

is rare, occurring in 1:5000 infants. It usually presents in newborns or early infancy, but rarely, it may present in ...
09/09/2026

is rare, occurring in 1:5000 infants. It usually presents in newborns or early infancy, but rarely, it may present in late and adolescence. The exact causes of HD are unknown, but genetic mutations likely contribute.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/hirschprungs-disease/

Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) is a rare but serious cause of severe constipation and/or intestinal blockage in infants.

Infants with typically do not pass stool (meconium) on the first or second day of life. Learn more about the signs and...
09/08/2026

Infants with typically do not pass stool (meconium) on the first or second day of life.

Learn more about the signs and symptoms of Hirschprung's disease in this video:

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Infants with are missing nerve cells, called ganglion cells, in their intestines. When these cells are absent, the int...
09/07/2026

Infants with are missing nerve cells, called ganglion cells, in their intestines. When these cells are absent, the intestine is unable to move contents through, leading to severe or symptoms of intestinal blockage.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/hirschprungs-disease/

Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) is a rare but serious cause of severe constipation and/or intestinal blockage in infants.

September is Hirschsprung's Disease (HD) Awareness Month. disease is a rare but serious cause of severe constipation an...
09/06/2026

September is Hirschsprung's Disease (HD) Awareness Month.

disease is a rare but serious cause of severe constipation and/or intestinal blockage in infants. Rarely, older children and adolescents who have severe constipation are diagnosed with HD.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/hirschprungs-disease/

Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) is a rare but serious cause of severe constipation and/or intestinal blockage in infants.

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