Gastroenterology is the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal
diseases and disorders of the digestive system, and
these problems often affect children. While some gastrointestinal problems
are normal (i.e., mild diarrhea or constipation), severe cases can require
medical treatment. Additionally, there are several disorders that require
the attention of a specialist, such as inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative
colitis, Crohn’s disease), Hirschsprung’s disease, gastroesophageal
reflux, celiac disease and diagnosing the cause of
abdominal pain. Your child’s gastroenterologist can also provide
you with nutrition counseling to help with weight control, normal growth,
and eating disorders.
St. John's Mercy Medical Center’s comprehensive
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Laboratory is equipped with the latest in
advanced diagnostic equipment. It also features an increased number of
rooms, so that patients can be scheduled sooner and obtain the answers
that they and their doctors need more quickly.
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Laboratory
314-251-6350
Located in the Main Lobby
St. John's Mercy Medical Center
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a physician specializing in pediatric gastroenterology.
