Related Conditions and Treatments
Adenovirus Infections
Condition
Adenoviruses are a group of viruses that cause respiratory (breathing) illnesses.
Anorectal Malformation
Condition
Anorectal malformations are birth defects in which the anus and rectum don’t develop properly.
Appendicitis
Condition
Appendicitis is a painful swelling and infection of the appendix.
BRAVO Placement
Treatment
The BRAVO pH test measures acidity in the esophagus and helps diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Biliary Atresia
Condition
In biliary atresia, the common bile duct is blocked or damaged, so that it's impossible for bile to flow through it.
Celiac Disease
Condition
Celiac disease is a lifelong intolerance to gluten. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Crohn’s Disease
Condition
Crohn’s disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease in which parts of a child’s intestinal tract become inflamed.
Dysphagia in Children
Condition
Dysphagia is a term that means “difficulty swallowing.” It is the inability of food or liquids to pass easily from your child’s mouth, into the throat, and through the esophagus to the stomach during the process of swallowing.
ERCP Test
Treatment
An endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is a non-invasive procedure that allows doctors to treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas and pancreatic duct.
Endoscopy
Treatment
An endoscopy is a procedure that is used to evaluate a patient’s digestive tract.
Esophageal Impedance
Treatment
Esophageal impedance is a diagnostic test that measures the amount and type of gastroesophageal reflux in the esophagus.
Esophageal Manometry
Treatment
Esophageal manometry is a procedure in which a small flexible tube is placed into the nose and passed into the esophagus. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Condition
Familial adenomatous polyposis is a rare genetic condition associated with the growth of dozens to hundreds of polyps in the GI tract.
Gallstones (Cholelithiasis)
Condition
Gallstones are solid deposits of digestive fluid in the gallbladder.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Condition
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in children is a chronic digestive disorder.
Group B Streptococcus (GBS)
Condition
Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a bacterium that can be found in the digestive tract, urinary tract, and genital area of adults.
Helicobacter Pylori
Condition
Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori, is a spiral-shaped bacterium found in the stomach.
Intussusception
Condition
Learn more about Intussusception symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Intussusception with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Condition
Learn more about Iron Deficiency Anemia symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Iron Deficiency Anemia with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-8246.
Pancreatitis
Condition
Pancreatitis occurs when the pancreas becomes inflamed.