Children either are picky or non-stop eaters, and this can lead to digestive disorders. Most of the children ultimately settle into probable eating patterns and these stomach disorders go rapidly as they derive. But, there are some gastrointestinal tract disorder in children that can be a symptom of something very serious. Do you really know which problems to watch for?

• Cholestalic Jaundice- It is a situation when the baby passes dark urine and pale stools. In certain condition like EHBA, occurs from birth or early neonatal stage and requires prompt intervention to prevent liver dysfunction.

• Chronic Liver Disease- Early signs can be recurrent jaundice, abdominal distension, inability to gain height

• Recurrent vomiting- You need to consult the doctor if your child is vomiting stereotypically for many months or has blood in the vomitus.

• Chronic abdominal pain- It can be due to various reasons like intestinal obstruction, food protein intolerance, food allergies, irritable bowel syndrome or Crohn”s Disease

• Constipation and Diarrhea- There are many reason which can cause constipation like lack of fluids, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes. Blood in your child’s stool is also a sign of vessel tear due to constipation. Any diarrhea persisting beyond 2 weeks is alarming sign and requires evaluation.

• Failure to grow in weight or height with foul smelling stool- Your child may be suffering from malabsorption syndrome (condition does not allowing nutrient absorption from gut wall).

Your child’s digestive problems may include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, dehydration, which can be acute self limiting or responds to symptomatic management . But there are some other severe disorders which can worry you and you need immediate help of your consultant: -

Alarming signs when you need to consult a Paediatric Gastroenterologist for your child

D E P A R T M E N T O F P A E D I A T R I C S A N D N E O N A T O L O G Y

Paediatric Gastroenterology

3323 5000 / 8335050130 / 7595052954connect.bnwccc@neotiahealthcare.com | www.neotiahospital.com A UNIT OF PARK HOSPITALS

Premises No. 27-0327, Street No. 327, Action Area 1D, New Town, Kolkata 700156 Next to Biswa Bangla Convention Centre

The department of Paediatric Gastroenterology here provides complete evaluation, diagnosis

of babies and children with complications in stomach, colon, intestine, liver or pancreas. The department also provides

state-of-the art painless Paediatric Endoscopy procedures like

We have a dedicated team of Paediatric gastro specialists backed by trained staff to manage all kind of gastrointestinal surgical problems. Children experiencing with gastro problems need to undergo different kind of investigations which are available here at the hospital. At Bhagirathi Neotia Woman and Child Care Centre- NewTown, we try to provide a holistic ambience for the children so that they don’t feel that they are away from their loved ones. The department comprises of well-equipped Pediatric Ward, PICU , NICU, SCBU, isolation rooms where round the clock consultants are available to provide the best treatment and care for neonates and children alike. No doubt, here you will get the best treatment as the department is also supported by state-of-the-art equipment, technologies and facilities. Sterile, vivid, airy atmosphere with adequate natural sunlight also remarkably helps to increase the recovery rate of the child. We believe in offering ‘care’ by exemplifying healthcare in the most scientifically advanced and humane way possible.

Most of the children with gastroenteritis problems requires almost a week to recover if the child’s immune system is well built. However, hospitalization is required if the symptoms are acute. It is important that you must take proper advice from your paediatric gastro specialist and aim that infections must not get spread. The simple technique of washing hands at regular intervals can create a huge difference by reducing the chance of developing gastroenteritis among children. Breastfeeding must be encouraged for new born as this helps to lower the chances of gastro problems among them.

• Upper GI Endoscopy for diagnosing treatable cause for heartburn and reflux, foreign body removal, Endoscopic variceal ligation (banding), post liver transplant check endoscopy

• Colonoscopy with biopsy procedures for detection of IBD or other serious lower GI tract problem• USG guided Liver Biopsy

Why should you choose BNWCCC,

NewTown for your child?

Treatment and preventive measures