Kids Gastro Care
Gentle, Specialised Care for Children’s Digestive Health
Our Paediatric Gastroenterology unit provides expert care for infants, children, and adolescents with digestive, liver, and nutritional disorders. Paediatric GI care requires a gentle, precise, and growth-focused approach.
Common issues include persistent abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea, growth delays, and food allergies or intolerances. Our team of paediatric GI specialists ensures safe, accurate, and personalised care.
Key Services:
- Child-friendly endoscopy and colonoscopy
- Food allergy testing and elimination diets
- Growth and nutrition assessments
- Detailed clinical evaluation: Comprehensive review of symptoms, growth history, and lifestyle factors, paired with targeted physical examination to identify underlying concerns and guide effective treatment
Conditions We Treat
Comprehensive Digestive Care for Children
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FAQs
When should I see a gastroenterologist?
Visit a gastroenterologist if your child experiences persistent digestive issues such as heartburn, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, unexplained abdominal pain, blood in stools, vomiting, groin swelling, anal pain, or jaundice. Early care helps prevent complications and supports healthy growth.
What are the common symptoms that signal a digestive problem in children?
Watch for red flags such as:
- Ongoing stomach pain or bloating
- Frequent vomiting or reflux
- Long-term diarrhoea or constipation
- Poor appetite or sudden weight loss
- Unexplained fatigue or delayed growth
- Blood in stool or black, tarry stools
Can Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) affect children?
Yes. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can appear in childhood or adolescence. Paediatric IBD may affect growth, nutrition, and daily life, but early diagnosis and personalised treatment help children manage symptoms and thrive.
Are endoscopy and colonoscopy safe for children?
Yes. These procedures use child-friendly equipment and sedation tailored to children’s needs, allowing safe and comfortable examination of the digestive tract.
How do food allergies or intolerances get diagnosed?
Diagnosis involves a combination of medical history, elimination diets, and specific tests such as blood work or skin prick tests. Our paediatric specialists guide families step by step to identify problem foods while maintaining proper nutrition.
Do digestive disorders affect a child’s growth?
They can. Poor nutrient absorption, chronic inflammation, or restrictive diets may slow growth and development. Careful monitoring of growth and nutrition is a key part of paediatric GI care.