Once school is back in session, a lot of kids quietly decide the school bathroom is off limits. Holding it in all day is one of the most common and most overlooked causes of constipation in children. At Pediatric Gastroenterology Associates in Pinecrest, we help Miami families spot the signs early and get kids comfortable […]

Between short lunch periods, packed backpacks, and eating on the go, the school day can be rough on a child with acid reflux. Big meals eaten fast, late-day snacking, and lots of sitting all make GERD symptoms worse. At Pediatric Gastroenterology Associates in Pinecrest, we help Miami families build eating habits that keep reflux in

Summer means later nights, looser schedules, and plenty of treats, which can quietly throw off a child’s digestion. As August and the new school year approach, it is the perfect time for a reset. At Pediatric Gastroenterology Associates in Pinecrest, we help Miami families get their kids’ gut habits back on track so they start

Summer means later nights, looser schedules, and plenty of treats, which can quietly throw off a child’s digestion. As August and the new school year approach, it is the perfect time for a reset. At Pediatric Gastroenterology Associates in Pinecrest, we help Miami families get their kids’ gut habits back on track so they start

Summer camp season often comes with a familiar refrain: “my tummy hurts.” When a stomachache keeps coming back with no obvious cause, it can be worrying for any parent. At Pediatric Gastroenterology Associates in Pinecrest, we help Miami families understand recurring belly pain and figure out when it is nothing to worry about and when

July is National Ice Cream Month, and all the summer scoops, milkshakes, and poolside treats can bring on tummy trouble for some kids. At Pediatric Gastroenterology Associates in Miami, we help families sort out whether dairy is really the problem, because lactose intolerance, a milk allergy, and a simple upset stomach are not the same

Summer cookouts and picnics are one of the best parts of the season, but food sitting out in the Florida heat is a fast track to foodborne illness. At Pediatric Gastroenterology Associates in Pinecrest, we help Miami families tell the difference between a passing stomach bug and food poisoning that needs a closer look, so

Summer travel is one of the best parts of the season, but for families managing a chronic GI condition like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or IBS, a trip takes a little extra planning. At Pediatric Gastroenterology Associates in Pinecrest, we help Miami families travel confidently, so a flare-up never has to derail the fun. Why

June 23 is National Hydration Day, and the timing couldn’t be better. As Miami’s heat ramps up and kids spend more time outdoors, staying hydrated becomes one of the simplest, most powerful ways to protect their digestive health. At Pediatric Gastroenterology Associates in Pinecrest, we see firsthand how dehydration drives summer tummy troubles, and how

Almost every parent has faced a child who refuses dinner, lives on a handful of “safe” foods, or pushes the plate away night after night. Picky eating is a normal part of childhood for many kids, and most grow out of it. But sometimes mealtime struggles go beyond preference and start to affect a child’s