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Food intolerances are NOT food . Food allergies result when a food component causes the immune system to react. While f...

10/13/2025

Food intolerances are NOT food . Food allergies result when a food component causes the immune system to react. While food intolerances can cause abdominal pain or diarrhea, they are not caused by the immune system reacting to .

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A food intolerance is a reaction to certain ingredients (such as gluten or sugar) found in foods. Food intolerances are not food allergies.

A food intolerance is a reaction to certain ingredients (such as or sugar) found in foods. intolerance can be catego...

10/12/2025

A food intolerance is a reaction to certain ingredients (such as or sugar) found in foods. intolerance can be categorized into three types: enzyme deficiencies, pharmacological effects, and unknown.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/food-intolerance/

A food intolerance is a reaction to certain ingredients (such as gluten or sugar) found in foods. Food intolerances are not food allergies.

needle is generally considered a safe procedure, but small risks include bleeding, redness, soreness, and/or swellin...

10/11/2025

needle is generally considered a safe procedure, but small risks include bleeding, redness, soreness, and/or swelling at the biopsy site; sedation/anesthesia-related fatigue or vomiting; and post-operative fevers.

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A liver biopsy is when a small sample of tissue is collected from the liver.

A liver is performed by inserting a needle through the skin and into the . Quickly pulling out the needle removes a t...

10/10/2025

A liver is performed by inserting a needle through the skin and into the . Quickly pulling out the needle removes a tiny piece of the liver, which will be looked at closely under a microscope.

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A liver biopsy is when a small sample of tissue is collected from the liver.

biopsies are usually performed either by or by interventional radiologists. Children are sedated or given anesthesia...

10/09/2025

biopsies are usually performed either by or by interventional radiologists. Children are sedated or given anesthesia during the procedure, so they are asleep and comfortable.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/tests-procedures/liver-biopsy/

A liver biopsy is when a small sample of tissue is collected from the liver.

The most common reasons receive a liver biopsy are liver-related jaundice, liver inflammation, abnormal blood tests, a...

10/08/2025

The most common reasons receive a liver biopsy are liver-related jaundice, liver inflammation, abnormal blood tests, a liver that has grown larger than its usual size, or to evaluate and monitor transplant patients.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/tests-procedures/liver-biopsy/

A liver biopsy is when a small sample of tissue is collected from the liver.

Blood and imaging can provide a lot of information about the liver. Sometimes, however, a tiny sample of the liver is ...

10/07/2025

Blood and imaging can provide a lot of information about the liver. Sometimes, however, a tiny sample of the liver is needed to provide important information about the cause of or the extent of liver damage.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/tests-procedures/liver-biopsy/

A liver biopsy is when a small sample of tissue is collected from the liver.

A liver is when a small sample of tissue is collected from the liver. The sample is examined under a microscope to fin...

10/06/2025

A liver is when a small sample of tissue is collected from the liver. The sample is examined under a microscope to find out if there is a problem with the .

Learn more: https://gikids.org/tests-procedures/liver-biopsy/

A liver biopsy is when a small sample of tissue is collected from the liver.

October is National . The American Liver Foundation encourages everyone to find out if they are at risk for steatotic l...

10/05/2025

October is National . The American Liver Foundation encourages everyone to find out if they are at risk for steatotic liver disease through its public awareness campaign Think Liver Think Life.

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Education, Awareness & Screening About Think Liver Think Life™ is a national public health campaign which aims to ensure every American understands their risk for liver disease, receives the appropriate screening and care coordination and feels well-informed and supported throughout their liver jo...

Treatment of varies according to the source of the problem and the child’s age and personality. Some children may only...

10/04/2025

Treatment of varies according to the source of the problem and the child’s age and personality. Some children may only require changes in , while other patients may require medications such as stool softeners or laxatives.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/encopresis/

Constipation with encopresis is a medical condition that is treated with medications and behavioral strategies.

Other that can accompany include stomach pain, poor appetite, crankiness, and blood in the stool. In most cases, the...

10/03/2025

Other that can accompany include stomach pain, poor appetite, crankiness, and blood in the stool. In most cases, there is no need for testing prior to treatment for constipation.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/encopresis/

Constipation with encopresis is a medical condition that is treated with medications and behavioral strategies.

The following symptoms indicate that your may be :- small stools that are difficult or painful to pass- consistently ...

10/02/2025

The following symptoms indicate that your may be :

- small stools that are difficult or painful to pass
- consistently skipping days without having normal bowel movements
- large stools that clog the toilet

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/encopresis/

Constipation with encopresis is a medical condition that is treated with medications and behavioral strategies.

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