Conditions We Treat

The pediatric gastroenterology team at Phoenix Children’s treats all conditions affecting the digestive tract.

Conditions of the Esophagus

• Aerodigestive issues, which affect swallowing, breathing and feeding 
• Eosinophilic esophagitis: An allergic condition that can lead to scarring and narrowing in the esophagus (tube that connects the throat and stomach) 
• Feeding and swallowing difficulties
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Conditions of the Stomach

• Chronic abdominal pain
• Helicobacter pylori
• Gastritis: Inflammation of the stomach lining
• Peptic ulcer disease

Conditions of the Small and Large Intestines (Colon)

• Celiac disease: An autoimmune condition in which patients must strictly follow a gluten-free diet.  
• Crohn’s disease
• Chronic constipation
• Chronic diarrhea
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Gastrointestinal bleeding 
• Malabsorptive disorders: These disorders prevent the body from absorbing nutrients through the small intestine. 
• Polyps: Growths in the GI tract that usually are not cancerous
• Short bowel syndrome
• Ulcerative colitis