Stomach aches and digestive problems can keep your child from enjoying everyday activities and play. If your child has diarrhea, constipation, cramping, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain that won’t go away, talk with a pediatric gastroenterologist (GI doctor) atAscension Medical Group Illinois - Pediatric Digestive Health Hoffman Estates in Hoffman Estates, IL.We deliver personalized care for conditions that affect the entire digestive tract from the throat to the colon and everything in between.
Gastroenterology and digestive health care
Digestive health conditions affect your child’s physical and emotional health. Pediatric GI doctors diagnose and treat a range of digestive health conditions, including:
- Abdominal pain
- Celiac disease
- Colitis
- Congenital defects that affect the liver and digestive system
- Constipation
- Crohn's disease
- Diarrhea
- Esophagitis
- Food allergies
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Lactose intolerance
- Other gastrointestinal (GI) conditions
Diagnosing pediatric digestive health conditions
We understand that GI conditions can be uncomfortable — especially for children. That’s why we work to make your child feel at ease while diagnosing and treating their condition. Our care teams specialize in delivering diagnostic tests in a way that helps keep your child comfortable. We will explain the tests so you and your child can understand and know what to expect. We use diagnostic tests such as:
- Blood test
- Colonoscopy
- CT scan
- Endoscopy
- GI test for parasitic or bacterial infection
- Lactose intolerance test
- Ultrasound
Personalized treatments for digestive conditions
We start by listening to you and your child to better understand their health. Then, we work with you to create a personalized care plan that's right for your child. Depending on the condition, your child’s care may include individualized nutrition plans, medication therapies, or minimally invasive surgery.
