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...
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...
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...
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 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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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)...