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of food protein-induced enterocolitis ( ) are primarily gastrointestinal, including repetitive vomiting and sometimes ...
05/05/2026

of food protein-induced enterocolitis ( ) are primarily gastrointestinal, including repetitive vomiting and sometimes diarrhea, but paleness and lethargy (fatigue) also may occur.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/food-protein-induced-enterocolitis-syndrome-fpies/

Food protein-induced enterocolitis (FPIES) is a food allergy that mostly affects infants and young children. FPIES typically occurs in the first year of

Today is National Awareness Day, dedicated to raising awareness about Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPI...
05/04/2026

Today is National Awareness Day, dedicated to raising awareness about Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES).

Learn more about FPIES from the International FPIES Association: https://www.fpies.org/fpies-education-and-awareness/ #

At the International FPIES Association (I-FPIES), we’re focused on educating families, patients, medical professionals, policymakers, the public, and other stakeholders about Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES).

If a child has prolapse of a , the diagnosis is easy to make because the polyp can be seen by the parent or the doctor....
05/02/2026

If a child has prolapse of a , the diagnosis is easy to make because the polyp can be seen by the parent or the doctor. More commonly, a child is referred to a pediatric for passing blood in the stool.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/gastrointestinal-polyps/

Polyps are tissue growths that extend out from the lining of the gastrointestinal system.

are diagnosed using a to look directly into the large intestine and locate the source of bleeding. When found, the p...
05/01/2026

are diagnosed using a to look directly into the large intestine and locate the source of bleeding. When found, the pediatric will use a small grasping instrument to remove the entire polyp.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/gastrointestinal-polyps/

Polyps are tissue growths that extend out from the lining of the gastrointestinal system.

There are 2 types of : adenomatous & hamartomatous. Adenomatous polyps are often seen in adults. Also called juvenile p...
04/29/2026

There are 2 types of : adenomatous & hamartomatous. Adenomatous polyps are often seen in adults. Also called juvenile polyps, hamartomatous polyps are the type usually found in and are almost always benign.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/gastrointestinal-polyps/

Polyps are tissue growths that extend out from the lining of the gastrointestinal system.

The most common type of is a juvenile polyp, which accounts for more than 95% of polyps found in . These are mostly f...
04/28/2026

The most common type of is a juvenile polyp, which accounts for more than 95% of polyps found in . These are mostly found in children under 10 years old, especially those aged 2-6.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/gastrointestinal-polyps/

Polyps are tissue growths that extend out from the lining of the gastrointestinal system.

Children with usually pass blood in their stool. This bleeding does not cause pain for the child. With small amounts o...
04/27/2026

Children with usually pass blood in their stool. This bleeding does not cause pain for the child. With small amounts of bleeding over months, some children can develop iron-deficiency .

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/gastrointestinal-polyps/

Polyps are tissue growths that extend out from the lining of the gastrointestinal system.

Polyps are tissue growths that extend out from the lining of the system. The most common look like little mushrooms ...
04/26/2026

Polyps are tissue growths that extend out from the lining of the system. The most common look like little mushrooms with a small stalk and a bulkier end, while others are flatter and grow directly on the wall of the intestine.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/gastrointestinal-polyps/

Polyps are tissue growths that extend out from the lining of the gastrointestinal system.

: After a , your child will need to take daily medications to prevent rejection. Special precautions are necessary to ...
04/25/2026

: After a , your child will need to take daily medications to prevent rejection. Special precautions are necessary to avoid infections. Regular doctor visits to monitor function are also essential.

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

Liver transplantation is an operation that is done when a person’s liver is no longer functioning to the point where it is life threatening.

: maintains the national waiting list for organs. Matches are made based on the severity of the patient's illness an...
04/24/2026

: maintains the national waiting list for organs. Matches are made based on the severity of the patient's illness and the probability of the illness being successfully treated with .

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

Liver transplantation is an operation that is done when a person’s liver is no longer functioning to the point where it is life threatening.

: Symptoms of acute failure include jaundice, bleeding, and lethargy. Learn more: https://gikids.org/tests-procedures...
04/23/2026

: Symptoms of acute failure include jaundice, bleeding, and lethargy.

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

Liver transplantation is an operation that is done when a person’s liver is no longer functioning to the point where it is life threatening.

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