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When a Child or Teen Has Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Mitchell Katz explains gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in children and teens, how it is diagnosed and treatments.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Heartburn
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive disorder that can cause heartburn. Learn signs, symptoms, and how to treat GERD in children.
What is EOE?
Eosinophilic esophagitis also known as EoE, is a relatively newly recognized disease that is characterized by eosinophils (allergy cells) building up in the lining of the esophagus.
Gas in the Digestive Tract
Gas in the digestive tract is created from swallowing air or the breakdown of certain foods by the bacteria present in the colon.
Glossary
Glossary of terms: Abdomen - Upper GI Series
Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF) and Esophageal Atresia (EA)
CHOC surgeons expertly repair tracheoesophageal fistula, when the esophagus and trachea have an abnormal connection, and esophageal atresia, when the esophagus abnormally forms in two parts.
Esophagitis
Esophagitis is the irritation and inflammation of the lining of the esophagus, or food pipe. It can cause difficulty swallowing.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is when functional abdominal pain is accompanied with changes in bowel movement habits.
Gibbs, David L. MD
Dr. Gibbs is a pediatric surgeon, also serving as director of trauma services at CHOC and division chief of pediatric surgery.
Kabeer, Mustafa H. MD
Dr. Mustafa Kabeer is a board-certified pediatric surgeon at CHOC, performing all types of general surgery and specializing in pectus excavatum (sunken chest), lung resection, hernia and robotic surgery.
Katz, Mitchell H. MD
Dr. Mitchell Katz is a board certified pediatric gastroenterologist who treats the full spectrum of gastroenterology disorders of children in Orange County.
Guner, Yigit S. MD
Dr. Yigit Guner is a board-certified pediatric surgeon who performs general and thoracic surgeries on infants, kids and teens at CHOC.
Reyna, Troy M. MD
Dr. Troy Reyna is a board-certified pediatric surgeon at CHOC, specializing in pectus excavatum, hernias and hyperhidrosis.
Gastrointestinal Motility Program
Our gastrointestinal motility specialists diagnose and treat all forms of motility disorders. We work with families to diagnose and treat chronic conditions.
Gholizadeh, Maryam MD
Dr Maryam Gholizadeh is a board-certified pediatric surgeon who performs general and thoracic surgeries on infants, kids and teens at CHOC.
Yu, Peter T. MD
Dr. Peter Yu is a board-certified pediatric surgeon at CHOC, performing all types of general surgery and specializing in neonatal surgery, perinatal counseling, pediatric laparoscopic surgery and hernia surgery.
Gastroenterology (GI)
CHOC is ranked among the top children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for pediatric gastroenterology and GI surgery.
Swallowing Disorders
Swallowing disorders are also referred to as dysphagia, which means difficulty swallowing.
Awan, Saeed MD
Dr. Saeed Awan is a board certified pediatric general and thoracic surgeon who treats children and teens at CHOC in Orange County.
Asthma
CHOC's pulmonologists specialize in treating kids with asthma. We even have a high-risk asthma clinic for life-threatening asthma.
Cystic Fibrosis
CHOC has the only cystic fibrosis center in Orange County for kids. We provide the best CF treatments so your child lives a long, healthy life.
Meet the Team
The CHOC Eosinophilic Esophagitis Clinic is proud to offer a multidisciplinary team approach to the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE).
Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery Referrals
How to refer to pediatric surgery, CHOC, Orange County
Online Referral Portal
Referral guidelines and forms are available to assist physicians in the evaluation and management of pediatric patients.
Voice Disorders
Symptoms of a voice disorder may include problems with the pitch, loudness or quality of sound of your voice; hoarseness while speaking or frequent laryngitis; scratchy throat; breathy speech; or difficulty being heard in group settings.
