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Digestive Disorders Additional Resources



Constipation in Children
Article from the American Academy of Family Physicians explains how to tell if a child has this, how it occurs, and what can be done.
http://familydoctor.org/222.xml

Constipation in Children
A look at this common problem in children, the causes, symptoms, treatment and when a doctor should be consulted.
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/constipationchild/

Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula (TOF)
Support organization for children with TOF and their families. Includes information about the condition, treatment and outcomes.
http://www.tofs.ndirect.co.uk/

Gastroenteritis in Children
Offers information about what it is, how it's caught, home treatment and when to seek medical advice.
http://www.nevdgp.org.au/ginf2/murtagh/jm_frms.htm

Celiac (Coeliac) Disease
A guide for children and their families. Includes history of the disorder, what causes it, treatment, long term problems and what is gluten free.
http://www.naspgn.org/sub/celiac_disease.asp

Intussusception
Provides a description of this bowel condition and treatment information.
http://www.drhull.com/EncyMaster/I/intussusception.html

Gastroenterology: Celiac Disease in Children
Brief outline of celiac (coeliac) disease aimed at health professionals.
http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/peds/pidl/gi/celiac.htm