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Intestinal adaptation

Learn about intestinal adaptation and weaning children with intestinal failure off total parenteral nutrition to achieve enteral autonomy.

Intestinal rehabilitation program (IRP)

Learn what an intestinal rehabilitation program is, which areas of care are involved in an intestinal rehabilitation program and how they help children with managing intestinal failure.

What is intestinal failure?

Intestinal failure is a condition in which the GI tract cannot absorb the nutrients a child needs for growth and day-to-day life. Learn about the causes and treatments.

Physical activity and intestinal failure

Physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have intestinal failure.

Intestinal failure: Transitions during childhood (birth to 11 years of age)

Find information to help you support your child with intestinal failure from birth to 11 years of age as they transition through developmental ages and stages.

Enteral nutrition in intestinal failure

Enteral nutrition is any method of feeding that uses the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to deliver nutrition to your child. It can include food given through their mouth or through a feeding tube.

Gut microbiome

Discover the role of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi that live in the GI tract or gut. The world of microorganisms in the GI tract is called the gut microbiome.

Transitions during hospitalization for intestinal failure

Learn tips to help navigate the transitions you and your child will experience during their hospital stay for intestinal failure and when planning to return home from the hospital.

Intestinal failure: Transitions during adolescence

Find information to help support your teen (12 to 18 years of age) with intestinal failure transition through developmental ages and stages.

Feed progression in children with intestinal failure

Learn about increasing enteral feeds in a child with intestinal failure to help them achieve enteral autonomy.

Food poisoning: Protecting your family

Food poisoning occurs when bacteria, parasites and viruses grow on food. Prevent food poisoning with these tips on handling and storing food properly.

Congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal tract

Read about various types of congenital malformations of the GI tract. These birth defects are rare, but potentially serious.

Fungal infections of the scalp, skin or nails

About parenteral nutrition (PN)

Parenteral nutrition is liquid nutrition that is given to your child through an intravenous (IV) infusion if their digestive system cannot absorb or tolerate adequate food or fluids by mouth or through a feeding tube to be able to grow and thrive.

Infections after a blood and marrow transplant

Information for parents about infections that may occur after a child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).

Malaria

An overview of malaria and the signs, symptoms, treatment and prevention of this infection passed on by mosquitoes.

Immediate risks of scoliosis surgery

Read about some of the complications that can arise after having scoliosis surgery. Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children.

Hepatitis A

Learn the signs and symptoms of hepatitis A and how a doctor will help your child if they have hepatitis A and how it can be prevented.

Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu)

Stomach flu is an infection that causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Learn the symptoms and treatment of stomach flu.

Hepatitis C

World Hepatitis Day is July 28. Learn about hepatitis C, a virus that affects the liver, and find out how to live with the disease as a teen.

Antibiotic-associated diarrhea

Many antibiotics cause diarrhea. Learn about antibiotic-associated diarrhea, including causes and treatment options.

Amoxicillin

Your child needs to take the medicine called amoxicillin. This information sheet explains what amoxicillin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

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Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a liver disease. Learn about the causes of hepatitis B and what you need to know about living with hepatitis B.