🚨 Parents, Stop Trusting Random Influencers for Your Kid’s Gut Health! 🚨As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, I’m seeing more and more kids experiencing side effects from supplements bought off social media influencers with no medical credentials.👉 These influencers may mean well, but they aren’t qualified to guide your child’s health.👉 Supplements can interact with medications, aren’t all properly screened, and some “natural” remedies have caused serious side effects like liver damage.If you’re considering a supplement for your child’s gut health, please talk to a Pediatric Gastroenterologist first. We’re here to help you find safe, effective options. Your child’s health deserves expert care. 💙
I wish more patients knew about the different meds for constipation because I was just in the pharmacy, and even as a gastroenterologist, I was **overwhelmed** 😵💫 by all the options! Let me break it down for you so you don’t have to stress. 💧 **Stool Softeners** – Draw water into the colon to soften stool and make it easier to pass. Think **MiraLAX** or **magnesium hydroxide**. ⚡ **Stimulant Laxatives** – Kickstart your bowel to contract and push stool out. These are **Dulcolax** or **Ex-Lax**. 🚽 **Locally Acting** – Suppositories or enemas that work right in the area to help clear things out fast. It’s not rocket science! 🚀 DM me if you need help or drop your questions in the comments! ⬇️ #ConstipationRelief #GIHealth #PediatricGastro
I wish more patients knew about the different meds for constipation because I was just in the pharmacy, and even as a gastroenterologist, I was **overwhelmed** 😵💫 by all the options! Let me break it down for you so you don’t have to stress. 💧 **Stool Softeners** – Draw water into the colon to soften stool and make it easier to pass. Think **MiraLAX** or **magnesium hydroxide**. ⚡ **Stimulant Laxatives** – Kickstart your bowel to contract and push stool out. These are **Dulcolax** or **Ex-Lax**. 🚽 **Locally Acting** – Suppositories or enemas that work right in the area to help clear things out fast. It’s not rocket science! 🚀 DM me if you need help or drop your questions in the comments! ⬇️ #ConstipationRelief #GIHealth #PediatricGastro
Wait… you’re telling me my morning coffee could’ve been DIGESTED by an elephant first?! ☕🐘💩 As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, I’ve seen a lot, but this takes gut health to a whole new level! 😂 Would you try elephant dung coffee? Drop a ☕ or 💩 in the comments!
**No one’s gonna tell you this, but… 👀** The length of a doctor’s white coat actually **matters** 👇🏼 - **🩺 Short coat = Med student** Still in school, learning the ropes, and asking lots of questions to gather info. - **👨⚕️ Medium coat = Resident** A licensed doctor handling patient care but still training under supervision. - **🏆 Long coat = Attending** The experienced doctor making the final call on your care. It’s not a bad thing, it’s just a thing. **Be nice to all three—we’re all working together to take care of you!** 💙
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💩 Poop Accidents in Kids – Let’s Talk About It!
Did you know that pooping accidents (or “encopresis”) are super common in kids with chronic constipation? 😩 It’s not their fault—they actually have no control over when it happens.
➡️ Here’s why it occurs:
When stool stays impacted in the rectum for too long, it stretches out the rectum.
Solid stool gets stuck, while liquid stool leaks out around it—this can be mistaken for diarrhea.
The stretched rectum affects the nerve that sends signals to the brain, so kids often don’t feel the urge to poop.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone! I can help. Check out my Comprehensive Constipation Program to get things back on track. 🩺
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Signs of an unhealthy gut:
💩Frequent Tummy Pain: Recurring abdominal pain could indicate underlying gut health issues, such as constipation or food intolerances.
💩 Changes in Bowel Movements: Look out for constipation, diarrhea, or changes in stool color, which can signal problems in the digestive system.
💩 Poor Appetite: A sudden drop in appetite or refusal to eat may be related to discomfort or gut-related problems.
💩 Bloating and Gas: Excessive bloating and gas can indicate imbalances in the gut, potentially from diet, food intolerances, or other conditions.
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Thinking of getting food allergy testing done? Think again. As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist I do not recommend food allergy testing. Here are three reasons why food allergy testing may not be helpful for diagnosing gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in children:
1. Non-IgE-Mediated Reactions: Most GI symptoms in children, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, or constipation, are often related to non-IgE-mediated food sensitivities or intolerances (e.g., lactose intolerance, celiac disease) rather than true IgE-mediated food allergies. Standard allergy tests, such as skin prick tests or blood tests for specific IgE antibodies, primarily detect IgE-mediated allergies, which might miss other types of food-related GI issues.
2. High Rate of False Positives: Food allergy tests can yield a high number of false-positive results. Sensitization to a food (a positive test result) does not necessarily indicate that eating that food will cause symptoms. This can lead to unnecessary dietary restrictions that might negatively impact a child’s nutrition and quality of life without addressing the true cause of their GI symptoms.
3. Symptoms Often Not Due to Allergies: Many pediatric GI issues, such as functional abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or constipation, are not caused by food allergies but rather by functional disorders, stress, or other non-allergic mechanisms. Testing for food allergies in these cases can divert attention from more appropriate diagnostic and management strategies, such as dietary modifications, behavioral interventions, or medications tailored to functional GI disorders.
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You don’t know what you don’t know. I a have a Comprehensive Constipation Program if you’re struggling with it at the moment. dm me or check it out in my link on my bio #guthealth #constipation #encopresis #bedwetting #guthealth #guthealthmatters #guthealing #digestivehealth #healthygut #gutmicrobiome #gutbrainconnection #guthealthtips #prebiotics #antiinflammatorydiet #nutrition #healthylifestyle #vegan #glutenfree #guttok #pooptok #bloating #digestion #healthyguthealthylife #probiotics #ibs #inflammation #wellness
Did you know that how often you go to the bathroom can affect more than just your gut? Constipation can shift your gut bacteria from doing good work (like digesting fiber) to producing harmful toxins. Over time, this can impact your heart, liver, and kidney health. Research shows that low bowel movement frequency may even lead to the buildup of toxins that damage organs and cause chronic diseases like kidney issues. Keep your gut happy by staying regular! #Guthealth #guthealthmatters #guthealing #digestivehealth #healthygut #gutmicrobiome #gutbrainconnection #guthealthtips #prebiotics #antiinflammatorydiet #nutrition #healthylifestyle #vegan #glutenfree #guttok #pooptok #bloating #digestion #healthyguthealthylife #probiotics #ibs #inflammation #wellness
Constipation in kids isn’t always as obvious as you might think! 🤔 Here are some unexpected signs:
1️⃣ Bedwetting or urinary accidents – often caused by constipation, not bladder issues.
2️⃣ Excessive gas – bacteria feed on stool stuck in the colon, producing gas.
3️⃣ Poop accidents – due to stool buildup.
If these signs sound familiar, don’t worry! Check out my comprehensive constipation program to get things moving again. 💡 #PediatricGI #ConstipationHelp #HealthyKids #GutHealth”
