--- title: "Digestive Conditions" slug: "digestive-conditions" type: "index" canonical: "healthhub.cpcmg.net/digestive-conditions" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Digestive Conditions 25 articles ## [Abdominal Pain - Stress Related](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/abdominal-pain-stress-related.md) Published on 2025-02-18 Definition Pain or discomfort in the stomach (abdomen or belly) Stomach pains occur when your child is worried about something This is often called the “worried stomach” Health Information Symptoms... ## [Abdominal Pain- Symptom](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/abdominal-pain-symptom.md) Published on 2025-02-18 Definition Pain or discomfort in the stomach (abdomen or belly) Pain found between the bottom of the rib cage and the groin crease The older child complains of stomach pain The younger child points to... ## [Anal Fissure](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/anal-fissure.md) Published on 2025-02-18 Definition An anal fissure is a shallow tear in the skin around the anus This is the cause in over 90% of children with blood in the stools Health Information Symptoms It causes blood on the surface... ## [Anal Itching](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/anal-itching.md) Updated on 2026-02-01 | Published on 2025-02-18 Definition Itching of the anus Occurs on a repeated basis Health Information Causes There are many causes of itching around the anus. The most common cause is stool that has been left on the skin.... ## [Constipation- The Basics](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/constipation-the-basics.md) Updated on 2026-06-02 | Published on 2025-03-10 DISCLAIMER: This material is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or... ## [Constipation- Bowel Cleanout](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/constipation-bowel-cleanout-aap.md) Published on 2025-02-18 Definition Bowel cleanouts are needed for children who are blocked up (impacted) with stool. That means he has so much stool inside that he can’t push it out without help. The retained stool is too... ## [Cow's Milk Protein Intolerance in Infants](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/cow-s-milk-protein-intolerance-in-infants.md) Updated on 2026-05-18 | Published on 2026-05-18 DISCLAIMER: This material is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or... ## [Food Poisoning](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/food-poisoning.md) Published on 2025-02-18 Definition Rapid onset of vomiting and diarrhea after eating a bad food Health Information Symptoms Vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and/or diarrhea Rapid onset of symptoms within 1 to 12 hours... ## [Grunting Baby Syndrome (Infant Dyschezia)](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/grunting-baby-syndrome-infant-dyschezia.md) Updated on 2025-11-10 | Published on 2025-11-10 DISCLAIMER: This material is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or... ## [Hernia- Inguinal](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/hernia-inguinal.md) Published on 2025-02-18 Definition A hernia is a bulge in the groin or upper scrotum The bulge contains a loop of intestine. It slides through a defect in the muscles of the lower abdomen. Health Information Symptoms The... ## [Pinworm Seen](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/pinworm-seen.md) Updated on 2026-05-26 | Published on 2025-03-10 DISCLAIMER: This material is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or... ## [Stools- Unusual Color](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/stools-unusual-color.md) Published on 2025-02-18 Definition The stool color is strange or different Normal stool colors are any shade of brown, tan, yellow or green Colors that may be caused by a disease are red, black and white Dark green may look... ## [Vomiting](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/vomiting-in-children.md) Published on 2025-03-10 DISCLAIMER: This material is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or... ## [Bowel movements in formula-fed infants- Q&A](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/bowel-movements-in-formula-fed-infants.md) Published on 2025-02-18 A few comments about babies making a bowel movement... Straining- Grunting or straining--and even becoming red in the face--while pushing out a stool is normal in newborns and infants. It can be... ## [Gastroenteritis: When Your Child Needs Hospital Care](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/gastroenteritis-hospital.md) Updated on 2026-07-17 | Published on 2025-02-18 Gastroenteritis is a common childhood illness that causes diarrhea and vomiting that can lead to dehydration. It is usually caused by a virus but can also be caused by bacteria or a parasite. Most of... ## [Lactose Intolerance](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/lactose-intolerance.md) Published on 2025-02-18 After drinking milk or eating ice cream, does your child have stomach cramps or get diarrhea? If so, your child may have lactose intolerance. Lactose intolerance can make your child quite... ## [Celiac Disease and Child Care or School Attendance](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/celiac-disease-and-child-care-or-school-attendance.md) Updated on 2026-05-25 | Published on 2025-02-18 DISCLAIMER: This material is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or... ## [GERD and Child Care or School Attendance](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/gerd-and-child-care-or-school-attendance.md) Updated on 2026-06-02 | Published on 2025-02-18 DISCLAIMER: This material is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or... ## [Gastrostomy Tubes—Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/gastrostomy-tubes-school.md) Published on 2025-02-18 What are gastrostomy tubes? A gastrostomy tube, or “G-tube,” is a small tube placed directly into a child’s stomach for providing food, fluid, or medications without having to go through the mouth.... ## [Hepatitis and Child Care or School Attendance](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/hepatitis-and-child-care-or-school-attendance.md) Updated on 2025-03-28 | Published on 2025-02-18 What is hepatitis? Hepatitis means liver inflammation. Most of the time, hepatitis is caused by a viral infection of the liver. The most common types are hepatitis A, B, and C. Other viruses such as... ## [Constipation (Details and FAQs)](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/constipation-details-and-faqs.md) Published on 2025-02-18 Disclaimer : This material is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or... ## [Heartburn](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/heartburn.md) Published on 2025-02-18 Definition Pain or burning caused by irritation of the lower esophagus from stomach acid. The esophagus is the tube from mouth to stomach. Pain is located in the lower chest or upper belly Also,... ## [MiraLax Safety Information](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/miralax-safety-information.md) Published on 2025-02-18 MiraLax is also known as "Polyethylene Glycol” Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (PEG 3350) Frequently Asked Questions NASPGHAN Neurogastroenterology and Motility Committee January 2015 1. What is PEG 3350?... ## [Diarrhea](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/diarrhea-in-children.md) Updated on 2026-07-20 | Published on 2025-03-10 DISCLAIMER: This material is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or... ## [Swallowing Difficulty (Dysphagia)](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/swallowing-difficulty-dysphagia.md) Updated on 2026-02-27 | Published on 2025-08-12 DISCLAIMER: This material is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or...