Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer Disease

Jan 21, 2019 by in GASTROENTEROLOGY Comments Off on Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer Disease

Definitions and Epidemiology Print Section Listen Gastritis is an inflammatory process associated with gastric mucosal injury. It is usually classified by histologic features (atrophic or non-atrophic, chemical, granulomatous, eosinophilic, lymphocytic,…

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Endoscopy

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Endoscopy: Introduction Print Section Listen Gastrointestinal endoscopy involves examining the inside of the gastrointestinal tract using a lighted flexible or rigid instrument called an endoscope. An endoscope is generally introduced…

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Imaging in Pediatric Gastroenterology

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Imaging Techniques Print Section Listen Imaging Techniques: Introduction Imaging provides significant contribution in evaluation, diagnosis, and follow-ups of pediatric gastrointestinal (GI) problems. Children truly are not merely small adults, and…

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Esophageal pH and Impedance Monitoring

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Esophageal pH and Impedance Monitoring: Introduction Print Section Listen Gastroesophageal reflux (GER), defined as the passage of gastric contents into the esophagus, occurs on a daily basis as a normal…

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Constipation

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Constipation: Introduction Print Section Listen Constipation is a common problem in childhood and is one of the most frequent reasons for a referral to pediatricians. It is termed functional or…

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Nutrition

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Nutrition in Health Print Section Listen According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the goal of pediatrics is “to attain optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all…

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Diarrhea

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Definitions and Epidemiology Print Section Listen Diarrhea is defined as a change in bowel movement pattern resulting in an increase in stool volume and/or frequency, usually with loose to watery…

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Gastrointestinal Bleeding

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Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Introduction Print Section Listen Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding can be occult (not readily visible) or overt. This chapter will focus on overt GI bleeding that is acute or subacute….

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Feeding and Swallowing Disorders

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Definitions and Epidemiology Print Section Listen Pediatric feeding disorders may be defined as problems with the developmentally appropriate intake of food. This broad category includes difficulties that objectively result in…

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Jaundice and Neonatal Cholestasis

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Definitions and Epidemiology Print Section Listen Jaundice comes from the French word “jaune,” meaning yellow. Jaundice refers to the yellow staining of the sclera, mucous membranes, and skin by bilirubin….

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