GI Kids

Help & Hope for Children with Digestive Disorders

Autoimmune occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the . This causes inflammation in the liver, leading to swell...

03/29/2026

Autoimmune occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the . This causes inflammation in the liver, leading to swelling of the liver tissue and damage to liver cells.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/autoimmune-hepatitis-in-children/

Autoimmune hepatitis occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the liver. This causes inflammation in the liver, leading to swelling of the liver

If your child is born with an , they will be admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit. Eventually, your child will ...

03/28/2026

If your child is born with an , they will be admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit. Eventually, your child will need one or more surgeries to fix the omphalocele and return the abdominal organs safely inside the abdomen.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/omphalocele/

Omphalocele is a defect or hole that forms when the wall of the middle abdomen is developing. This defect allows a developing baby’s organs to come outside the abdominal cavity.

While can occur on its own, it is sometimes associated with other syndromes or chromosomal abnormalities. Some of th...

03/27/2026

While can occur on its own, it is sometimes associated with other syndromes or chromosomal abnormalities. Some of the most common conditions include Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, congenital heart or lung defects, and more.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/omphalocele/

Omphalocele is a defect or hole that forms when the wall of the middle abdomen is developing. This defect allows a developing baby’s organs to come outside the abdominal cavity.

If a baby has an , the mother may have no symptoms. However, she may have elevated alpha-fetoprotein ( ) levels. Geneti...

03/26/2026

If a baby has an , the mother may have no symptoms. However, she may have elevated alpha-fetoprotein ( ) levels. Genetic counseling is recommended after diagnosis.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/omphalocele/

Omphalocele is a defect or hole that forms when the wall of the middle abdomen is developing. This defect allows a developing baby’s organs to come outside the abdominal cavity.

is usually diagnosed prenatally, but can also be diagnosed postnatally. When diagnosed prenatally, an omphalocele is u...

03/25/2026

is usually diagnosed prenatally, but can also be diagnosed postnatally. When diagnosed prenatally, an omphalocele is usually found with an ultrasound at 12 weeks, but can be detected earlier.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/omphalocele/

Omphalocele is a defect or hole that forms when the wall of the middle abdomen is developing. This defect allows a developing baby’s organs to come outside the abdominal cavity.

While developing inside the uterus, a baby’s organs normally come outside of its abdomen for a short time, rotate, and...

03/24/2026

While developing inside the uterus, a baby’s organs normally come outside of its abdomen for a short time, rotate, and then return into the abdomen. When organs do not return to the abdomen properly, an omphalocele can form.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/omphalocele/

Omphalocele is a defect or hole that forms when the wall of the middle abdomen is developing. This defect allows a developing baby’s organs to come outside the abdominal cavity.

are rare and occur in about 2 out of every 10,000 live births. They develop in the first trimester of .Learn more: ht...

03/23/2026

are rare and occur in about 2 out of every 10,000 live births. They develop in the first trimester of .

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/omphalocele/

Omphalocele is a defect or hole that forms when the wall of the middle abdomen is developing. This defect allows a developing baby’s organs to come outside the abdominal cavity.

(pronounced uhm-fa-lo-seal) is a defect or hole that forms when the wall of the middle abdomen is developing. This def...

03/22/2026

(pronounced uhm-fa-lo-seal) is a defect or hole that forms when the wall of the middle abdomen is developing. This defect allows a developing baby’s organs to come outside the cavity.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/omphalocele/

Omphalocele is a defect or hole that forms when the wall of the middle abdomen is developing. This defect allows a developing baby’s organs to come outside the abdominal cavity.

Treatment of failure to thrive ( ) depends upon your 's age, symptoms, and the underlying reason for the poor growth. T...

03/21/2026

Treatment of failure to thrive ( ) depends upon your 's age, symptoms, and the underlying reason for the poor growth. The overall goal of treatment is to provide adequate calories and any other support necessary to promote .

Learn more: https://gikids.org/nutrition/failure-to-thrive/

Failure to Thrive is a term used to describe children who don’t meet expected growth targets. Often, children are not receiving enough calories or are able to process the calories they are receiving properly.

Often, the first step in treating failure to thrive ( ) is instituting an appropriate diet with the help of a to make ...

03/20/2026

Often, the first step in treating failure to thrive ( ) is instituting an appropriate diet with the help of a to make certain that adequate calories are provided to allow for “catch-up” for your child.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/nutrition/failure-to-thrive/

Failure to Thrive is a term used to describe children who don’t meet expected growth targets. Often, children are not receiving enough calories or are able to process the calories they are receiving properly.

Your child's weight is the best indicator of nutritional status. If failure to thrive ( ) is recognized, your child's do...

03/19/2026

Your child's weight is the best indicator of nutritional status. If failure to thrive ( ) is recognized, your child's doctor will ask about symptoms, obtain a history, and perform a physical examination.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/nutrition/failure-to-thrive/

Failure to Thrive is a term used to describe children who don’t meet expected growth targets. Often, children are not receiving enough calories or are able to process the calories they are receiving properly.

Organic failure to thrive ( ) refers to failure that results from acute or chronic medical problems. Non-organic FTT d...

03/18/2026

Organic failure to thrive ( ) refers to failure that results from acute or chronic medical problems. Non-organic FTT describes growth problems that do not result from a specific underlying disease or medical condition.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/nutrition/failure-to-thrive/

Failure to Thrive is a term used to describe children who don’t meet expected growth targets. Often, children are not receiving enough calories or are able to process the calories they are receiving properly.

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