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Seasonal Pediatric GI problems: back to school season. Sep 20th, 2023

Fall season is notorious for gastrointestinal issues in kids known as irritable bowel syndrome. It is provoked by school pressure, stress, lack of bathroom time, inability to drink water on time and sedentary life. It takes a toll on nerves and muscles of the gastrointestinal tract. Constipation, diarrhea, acid sensation,...

Not all heartburn is a gastroesophageal acid reflux! Aug 11th, 2023

Most people associate heartburn with a burning sensation caused by acid that is accessing the esophagus in a retrograde manner from stomach to esophagus.  The traditional evaluation for infection (H. pylori) for motor function of GI tract with Barium swallow/esophagram, acidity (with PH probe) and Upper endoscopy may not confirm...

Summer precautions Jun 21st, 2023

Summer is here, enjoy every moment of it! But do not forget to address all chronic abdominal pain complaints that your child had through the colder seasons.  Summer is a good time to work on these chronic indigestion, constipation, intermittent diarrhea, nausea, vomiting issues. Immune, endocrine and stomach, intestine, liver...

Not all allergies are respiratory! May 1st, 2023

Gastrointestinal tract is also prone to allergy! -Eosinophilic Esophagitis can cause difficulties swallowing, failure to thrive, slow growth, vomiting, refusal to eat. Pediatric gastroenterologist and allergy specialist are working together to figure out the triggers, medical and dietary treatment.  - food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) can cause symptoms such as...

Evaluating pediatric gastroenterology patient Mar 18th, 2023

Pediatric gastroenterologists specialize in diagnosing and treating a wide range of issues that require knowledge in multiple areas of pediatric medicine and medicine in general. They have deep knowledge of nutrition, including baby formulas, gastrostomy, and nasogastric tube feeds. They work with children with failure to thrive, liver issues, metabolism...

Vegetables and winter time eating Feb 14th, 2023

You heard that right. I cannot digest vegetables. "Oh man you shouldn't eat them then," you say? Well, bad news... you can't digest them either *Gasp*. But they are still an important part of our diets! As a gastroenterologist one of Dr. Treskova's favorite parts about vegetables, fruits too, is...

Pediatric gastroenterology Telehealth during winter epidemics. Dec 16th, 2022

Staying home quarantined due to respiratory virus? Sorry to hear that. Do you think the virus affects only the breathing system? Wrong! Viruses and bacteria that were starved while we were quarantined are taking advantage of us and bombarding the immune system of the population. A lot of dormant genetic...

Telecommunications/Telehealth/patient portal/website Oct 13th, 2022

Telecommunication in medicine allows us to have easy access to medical care. Telecommunication via our electronic devices such as cell phones, lap top, computer, IPod is easy and reliable. It excludes exposure to airborne pathogens while sitting in the physician’s waiting room. It saves time for patients and parents by...

Celiac Disease May 31st, 2022

Celiac disease is not just “ gluten allergy”. It is a condition where the common found in food gluten molecules turn into a perpetrator. Immune system’s reaction to gluten can lead to different autoimmune problems in the body. Most common sources of gluten are wheat, rye, and barley. Symptoms and...

Irritable Bowel syndrome Jan 31st, 2022

Irritable bowel syndrome is not just a belly pain. It might have association with other symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea, bloating, nausea etc. It interferes with life, school sports, eating habits, and sleep. There is a great need to make sure that no inflammation, infection, anatomical problems requiring surgery are...

Blood in the stool Nov 8th, 2021

It is scary to see blood in stool, particularly if it is a child of yours. The scary surgical emergencies such as necrotizing enterocolitis, when intestine becomes weak and can rupture, intussusception, when one part of the intestine is telescoping into another part and volvulus, when one part of the...

Constipation and age Oct 1st, 2021

Children of different ages have constipation… Is it a simple issue that will resolve with age? Maybe yes.. Maybe no…  In infancy, lack of neuronal development of the intestine can manifest itself as constipation. It is dangerous to ignore symptoms of constipation at this age. Making a diagnosis on time...

Our gut flora can help our metabolism. Or Microbiome and metabolic syndrome. Sep 19th, 2021

The gut microbiota is shaped by multiple factors such as diet, drug treatments, and geographic region. Variations in the human gut microbial maturation process begin at the time of conception. Mode of birth and infant feeding seem to affect gut colonization, confirming that the maternal gut microbiota is important for...

Heading back to school having Pediatric GI problems. Aug 3rd, 2021

Summer flies fast. Returning back to school may cause some problems for toddlers, children and teenages. Is it a new school? What is the schedule going to look like? What type of sport team to join? What extracurricular activity to take? Where to find time for SAT and college application...

Inflammatory bowel disease Apr 29th, 2021

Stomach pains are not unusual during childhood and adolescence. Irritable bowel disease, lactose intolerance, constipation are most common. But one should never forget that persistent abdominal pain, inconsistent stool habits and/or poor growth should be a red flag. Inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s disease can develop slowly and insidiously...

Seasonal Pediatric GI problems and nutrition: Spring Season. Mar 30th, 2021

It looks like spring finally decided to stay! Enjoy your sunny days! Get natural vitamin D from outdoors. Tired from the winter immune system will appreciate Vitamin C rich foods: citric fruits and sauerkraut. Now it is time to fight accumulated over winter unwanted extra pounds by staying physically active,...

Seasonal Pediatric GI problems: Winter/Holiday Season. Jan 17th, 2021

Winter time, sedentary life, lifestyle changes and stress with Covid 19, holiday overeating all contribute to liver issues, weight problems and bowel habit changes.  People are frequently unaware of side effects of stress, sedentary lifestyle and overeating on our health. It is affecting our immune and endocrine system. Mild to...

Seasonal Pediatric GI problems: Fall Season. Oct 27th, 2020

Fall season is notorious for gastrointestinal issues in the pediatric population known as irritable bowel syndrome. It is provoked by school pressure, stress, lack of bathroom time, inability to drink water on time and sedentary life. It takes a toll on nerves and muscles of the gastrointestinal tract. Constipation, diarrhea,...

Seasonal Pediatric GI problems: Summer Season. Sep 22nd, 2020

People usually think that having a roof over their heads, electricity, and running water cancels out mother nature’s influence. However, kids and the summer season can help bring her right in. With the school year over your kids have a great opportunity to spend time outdoors. They can visit the...

Benefits of Probiotics Aug 2nd, 2020

Although roll of probiotics is to suppost healthy gut, different probiotics migh serve other purposes as well. Lactobacillus (L.) gasseri SBT 2055 (LG2055) significantly reduced the abdominal adiposity, body weight and other measures suggesting its beneficial influence on metabolic disorders L. rhamnosus PL60 reduced body weight without reducing energy intake...

Baby Formula Jul 7th, 2020

It is challenging to pick up proper formula for baby. In this blog Dr. Treskova is discussing  indications for different baby formulas. There is a great deal of decision making for new parents upon arrival of a new baby. The most frequent question is how to feed the new baby....

Role Of Probiotics In Our Health Jun 23rd, 2020

In general, probiotic foods and supplements are thought to be safe for most people, though some people with immune system problems or other serious health conditions shouldn't take them. Which conditions probiotics are helping with? Irritable bowel syndrome Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) Infectious diarrhea (caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites)...