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  • Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu) for Parents


    Gastroenteritis is an infection that causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and belly cramps. It's often called the stomach flu, and is a common illness.

  • Surgeries and Procedures: Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube) for Parents


    Some kids have medical problems that prevent them from being able to take adequate nutrition by mouth. A gastrostomy tube (also called a G-tube) is a tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach. Read this article to find out more about the gastrostomy procedure.

  • Ulcers for Teens


    Peptic ulcers are common, but mostly affect adults. Most can be cured.

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) for Teens


    Gastroesophageal reflux disease doesn't just affect old people who eat too much while watching TV. Active, healthy teens can have GERD too.

  • Indigestion for Parents


    Indigestion is an upset stomach that most often happens because someone eats too much or too fast, or has foods that don't agree with them.

  • Helicobacter pylori Infections for Parents


    H. pylori bacteria can cause digestive illnesses, including gastritis and peptic ulcer disease.

  • What's Puke? for Kids


    Did you ever toss your cookies? That means throw up, or puke. It's gross, but just about everyone has done it. Find out more in this article for kids.

  • Indigestion for Teens


    Indigestion is just another name for an upset stomach. It usually happens when people eat too much or too fast, or have foods that don't agree with them.

  • Digestive System for Parents


    The digestive process starts even before the first bite of food. Find out more about the digestive system and how our bodies break down and absorb the food we eat.

  • Peptic Ulcers for Parents


    Bacteria cause most peptic ulcers. Usually, they can be cured.