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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Helicobacter pylori Infections for Parents

  
  

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

• 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.

• Weight Loss Surgery for Teens

  
  

  Weight loss surgery works. But it's serious stuff, both physically and emotionally. Find out about two weight loss surgery options for teens.

• Weight Loss Surgery for Parents

  
  

  When diet and exercise aren't enough to help shed stubborn pounds, weight loss surgery may be an option for teens who are very overweight.