What does a pediatric gastroenterologist treat?

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Is it normal for babies to spit up frequently?

<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Yes, mild reflux is common in the first year and usually improves as a baby's digestive system matures. It's worth evaluating if it continues beyond the first year, causes poor weight gain, or involves forceful or bile-stained vomiting.

When is stomach pain in children a cause for concern?

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What causes constipation in children?

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What is coeliac disease and how is it diagnosed?

<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Coeliac disease is an immune reaction to gluten that damages the small intestine. It's diagnosed through a blood test for specific antibodies, often followed by a small intestine biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.

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When should you see a pediatric gastroenterologist?

Tummy troubles are a normal part of childhood, and most tummy aches or loose motions pass on their own. But some digestive signs are worth a specialist's look, especially when they keep coming back, get worse, or affect your child's growth and energy. Below is a plain-language guide to what parents commonly notice.

⚠ In an emergency, don't wait. If your child has blood in vomit or stool, severe abdominal pain, signs of dehydration such as no urination for 8 hours, or a swollen, rigid abdomen, call 108 or come straight to the nearest emergency department. Kalyan Nagar and RT Nagar are open 24 hours.

Stomach pain

Tummy aches that don't fit the usual pattern

Stomach pain that happens more than once a month for 2 months or more
Pain that wakes your child up at night
Pain that is always in one spot, especially the lower right side
Pain with fever, vomiting, or unintentional weight loss
Pain that stops your child from normal play or school activities

Reflux & vomiting

Frequent spit-up, reflux or vomiting

Frequent spitting up beyond the first year of age
Forceful or projectile vomiting, especially in infants
Vomiting that is green or yellow, or contains blood
Refusing feeds, arching the back, or crying during feeds
Poor weight gain alongside frequent vomiting

Bowel habits

Constipation or diarrhoea that persists

Constipation lasting more than 2 weeks, or painful, hard stools
Loose motions lasting more than 2 weeks (chronic diarrhoea)
Blood or mucus in the stool
Soiling accidents in a toilet-trained child
A sudden, unexplained change in bowel pattern

Growth & feeding

Growth or feeding that isn't on track

Falling off the growth curve or poor weight gain over time
Picky eating severe enough to affect nutrition
Difficulty swallowing or pain while eating
Persistent bloating or a visibly swollen abdomen
Fatigue or paleness that could point to poor nutrient absorption

Food reactions

Symptoms linked to certain foods

Bloating, gas or pain that follows specific foods like milk or wheat
Diarrhoea or vomiting shortly after eating certain foods
Skin rashes or eczema flares linked to specific foods
Poor growth alongside food avoidance
A family history of coeliac disease or food allergies

Not sure if what you've noticed is worth a visit?

You don't need a referral. If any of these signs sound familiar, or if something just feels off with your child's digestion or growth, a short consultation can help you understand what's going on and what, if anything, to do next.

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Why early evaluation matters

Digestive issues that go unchecked can quietly affect a child's nutrition, growth and comfort over time. Getting an accurate answer early, whether that means a simple diet change, treatment or further testing, protects your child's development and saves families months of worry.

What to bring to the visit

A short food and symptom diary, your child's growth record if you have one, and a note of any foods, timing or triggers you've noticed alongside the symptoms.

Digestive conditions we treat in children

From reflux in infancy to chronic tummy pain in older children, our team cares for the stomach, intestines, liver and digestive health of growing children.

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Reflux & feeding difficulties

Evaluation and management of gastroesophageal reflux, frequent spit-up, and feeding difficulties in infants and young children.

GERD Frequent spit-up Feeding aversion

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Chronic abdominal pain

Investigation of recurring stomach pain, including functional abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome in children.

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Constipation & bowel disorders

Management of chronic constipation, soiling, and other bowel pattern issues affecting daily comfort.

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Food intolerances & coeliac disease

Diagnosis of lactose intolerance, coeliac disease and other food-related digestive reactions in children.

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Inflammatory bowel disease

Evaluation and long-term management of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis when they occur in children.

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Liver & nutrition-related conditions

Assessment of liver enzyme abnormalities, poor weight gain (failure to thrive), and nutrient malabsorption affecting a child's growth.

What to expect at your first visit

Knowing what happens next makes the day easier for you and your child.

Book your slot

Book online or call us. Bring any past reports, growth records or a short symptom diary if you have one.

Talk it through

The doctor reviews your child's eating, growth and bowel history, and does a gentle abdominal examination.

Tests, only if needed

If more information helps, we explain each test first, such as a blood test, stool test or abdominal ultrasound.

A clear care plan

You leave knowing the diagnosis or next step, the treatment plan, and when to follow up.

How we evaluate

Most evaluations start simple and only go further if needed.

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Detailed history & growth review

A review of eating patterns, bowel habits, growth charts and family history to understand the full picture.

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Blood & stool tests

Lab tests to check for infection, inflammation, nutrient deficiencies or markers of coeliac disease.

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Ultrasound & imaging

Painless imaging to look at the abdomen, liver and intestines when a structural cause is suspected.

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Endoscopy, when required

For persistent or unclear symptoms, a referral for endoscopy may help directly examine the digestive tract.

How we treat

Treatment is matched to the cause, and often starts with the simplest option first.

Dietary changes Nutritional counselling

Medication management Probiotic guidance

Behavioural & feeding therapy Long-term monitoring

Specialist referral, if needed

Our goal isn't only settling a symptom. It's a child who eats, grows and feels comfortable, and parents who understand what to do day to day.

What good pediatric digestive care looks like

A child's digestive system is still developing, so their care should be gentle, patient and focused on the full picture.

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Doctors experienced with children

Pediatricians who understand how digestive symptoms present differently at each age, from infancy to adolescence.

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Nutrition-focused approach

Growth and nutrition are looked at alongside symptoms, since digestive health and healthy development go hand in hand.

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A calm, unhurried environment

Talking through symptoms takes time, especially with anxious parents or shy children. That time is never rushed.

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Coordinated care when needed

Some digestive concerns overlap with allergies or nutrition, so the right specialists get looped in when it matters.

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Close to home across Bangalore

Consultations available at Kalyan Nagar, RT Nagar, Malleswaram and New BEL Road.

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