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Constipation is one of the most common reasons children are brought to a paediatrician. Yet for many parents, it comes with more worry than expected. Often, parents arrive saying something like: “I didn’t think constipation could cause this much pain.”   That reaction makes sense. When a child struggles to pass stool, complains of tummy […]

Tummy pain is one of the most common reasons children complain – and one of the most worrying symptoms for parents.   Many parents describe a familiar pattern: “My child says their tummy hurts again – but they still run, play, and laugh.”   This contradiction can feel confusing. Is the pain serious? Is it

Few situations feel more frustrating for parents than hearing:“All the tests are normal.” Relief is often followed by confusion. Many parents describe feeling dismissed – as if a normal test result means their child’s pain is not real. It is. And it deserves a real explanation. If everything looks normal, why does the pain continue?

Many parents come to me saying something like: “My child just won’t eat. Is this a phase – or is something wrong?”   If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Feeding worries are one of the most common concerns parents have, especially in early childhood. Eating is emotional. It’s linked to growth, care, love, and

If your child often complains of a bloated tummy, feels “gassy,” or says their belly feels tight by the end of the day, you are not alone.   Many parents tell me: “My child looks fine in the morning, but by evening their tummy is huge.” “…Could we be missing something?” The good news first:

Few things worry parents more than ongoing loose stools. Many families tell me:    “My toddler has diarrhoea every day – but seems otherwise fine.”          “Should we stop certain foods?” The reassuring truth is this:Toddler’s diarrhoea is common, usually harmless, and often improves with time.   What is toddler’s diarrhoea? Toddler’s diarrhoea

Few topics create as much worry – and confusion – as cow’s milk allergy in babies. Parents often mention:     “My baby is uncomfortable after feeds – is it milk allergy?”           “Everyone online says milk is the problem…” Cow’s milk allergy does exist, but it is less common than

Many parents of school-aged children tell or ask me:   “Milk seems to upset my child’s stomach…”     “…should we cut these foods out completely?”   Digestive discomfort linked to certain sugars is common in older children – and very often manageable without fear or extreme diets.   What is sugar malabsorption? Sugar malabsorption means

Few things worry parents more than a baby who spits up, arches, cries, or seems uncomfortable after feeds. In clinic, I often hear:                      “Is this reflux…?”   “…do we need medication?”   What is reflux in babies? Reflux means milk flowing back from the stomach into