Fact Sheets

Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis causes swelling and sores in the colon, but with proper treatment, however, children can live happy, healthy lives.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease is the umbrella term for two conditions that cause chronic inflammation within the digestive system: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is characterized by chronic swelling and sores in the colon that cause bleeding, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that causes abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits, affecting the frequency of bathroom visits and the consistency of stool.
Celiac Disease (in Children)
Celiac disease is a digestive disorder in which the small intestine becomes inflamed and damaged by gluten, a protein found in many grains.
Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is an immune reaction to gluten, a protein in wheat, barley, and rye. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Pediatric Constipation
Constipation is characterized by either infrequent bowel movements or the passage of dry, hard stools.
Dermatitis herpetiformis
Dermatitis herpetiformis is an autoimmune disease triggered by eating gluten. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis is a condition in which a small sac forms along the colon and becomes blocked or inflamed. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is a procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the inside of the large intestine. Learn more about this procedure.