Learn about intestinal adaptation and weaning children with intestinal failure off total parenteral nutrition to achieve enteral autonomy.
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.
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 plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have 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 more about the condition, including signs, symptoms and causes. Also find information about treatment of intestinal failure and support for children and families.
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 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.
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.
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.
Find information to help support your teen (12 to 18 years of age) with intestinal failure transition through developmental ages and stages.
Food poisoning occurs when bacteria, parasites and viruses grow on food. Prevent food poisoning with these tips on handling and storing food properly.
Learn about increasing enteral feeds in a child with intestinal failure to help them achieve enteral autonomy.
Read about various types of congenital malformations of the GI tract. These birth defects are rare, but potentially serious.
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.
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.
An overview of malaria and the signs, symptoms, treatment and prevention of this infection passed on by mosquitoes.
Information for parents about infections that may occur after a child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
Read about some of the complications that can arise after having scoliosis surgery. Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children.
Stomach flu is an infection that causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Learn the symptoms and treatment of stomach flu.
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.
Many antibiotics cause diarrhea. Learn about antibiotic-associated diarrhea, including causes and treatment options.
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As a chef or cook for a childcare centre, you have a responsibility to ensure that meals and snacks meet the nutritional and dietary needs of the children in care of the centre. Learn about celiac disease and the strict gluten-free diet, and how to create a safe eating environment for children with celiac disease.
Information about cartilage-hair hypoplasia, a genetic condition that may cause short stature (height), shorter arms and legs than expected, fine, sparse hair and problems with blood and the immune system.
