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Stomach & Digestion (GI)

Discover the conditions we treat and treatments we provide at Children's National Hospital. Providers at Children's National work with you and your family to decide on the best care plan for your child. Learn more about the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.

 

Appendicitis

Appendicitis is a painful swelling, inflammation and infection of the appendix. Learn more about this medical emergency.

Biliary Atresia

Biliary atresia is a rare liver disease that occurs in newborn babies. Learn more about this condition.

Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is a genetic, autoimmune digestive disease that interferes with the absorption of nutrients from food and causes permanent intolerance to gluten. Learn more about this condition.

Constipation

Constipation is when your stools are painful or they do not happen often enough. Learn more about this condition and its causes and treatment.

Crohn's Disease

Crohn's disease is when there is redness, swelling (inflammation), and sores along the digestive tract. Learn more about this condition.

Diarrhea

Diarrhea is when bowel movements are loose and watery. Learn more about this condition.

Dysphagia

Dysphagia means trouble swallowing. This condition can be long-term or it can come on suddenly. Learn more about this condition.

Encopresis

Encopresis is when a child accidentally leaks stool into his or her underwear. It is also called stool soiling. Learn more about this condition.

Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Eosinophilic esophagitis, or EoE, is an allergic inflammation of the esophagus that usually results from a food allergy. Learn more about this chronic condition.

Fecal Incontinence

Fecal incontinence means that you aren't able to hold your bowel movement (feces or stool) until you get to a toilet. Learn more about this condition and treatments.