Tummy troubles are a normal part of childhood, and most tummy aches or loose motions pass on their own. But some digestive signs are worth a specialist's look, especially when they keep coming back, get worse, or affect your child's growth and energy. Below is a plain-language guide to what parents commonly notice.
Stomach pain
Stomach pain that happens more than once a month for 2 months or more
Pain that wakes your child up at night
Pain that is always in one spot, especially the lower right side
Pain with fever, vomiting, or unintentional weight loss
Pain that stops your child from normal play or school activities
Reflux & vomiting
Frequent spitting up beyond the first year of age
Forceful or projectile vomiting, especially in infants
Vomiting that is green or yellow, or contains blood
Refusing feeds, arching the back, or crying during feeds
Poor weight gain alongside frequent vomiting
Bowel habits
Constipation lasting more than 2 weeks, or painful, hard stools
Loose motions lasting more than 2 weeks (chronic diarrhoea)
Blood or mucus in the stool
Soiling accidents in a toilet-trained child
A sudden, unexplained change in bowel pattern
Growth & feeding
Falling off the growth curve or poor weight gain over time
Picky eating severe enough to affect nutrition
Difficulty swallowing or pain while eating
Persistent bloating or a visibly swollen abdomen
Fatigue or paleness that could point to poor nutrient absorption
Food reactions
Bloating, gas or pain that follows specific foods like milk or wheat
Diarrhoea or vomiting shortly after eating certain foods
Skin rashes or eczema flares linked to specific foods
Poor growth alongside food avoidance
A family history of coeliac disease or food allergies
You don't need a referral. If any of these signs sound familiar, or if something just feels off with your child's digestion or growth, a short consultation can help you understand what's going on and what, if anything, to do next.
Why early evaluation matters
Digestive issues that go unchecked can quietly affect a child's nutrition, growth and comfort over time. Getting an accurate answer early, whether that means a simple diet change, treatment or further testing, protects your child's development and saves families months of worry.
What to bring to the visit
A short food and symptom diary, your child's growth record if you have one, and a note of any foods, timing or triggers you've noticed alongside the symptoms.
From reflux in infancy to chronic tummy pain in older children, our team cares for the stomach, intestines, liver and digestive health of growing children.
Evaluation and management of gastroesophageal reflux, frequent spit-up, and feeding difficulties in infants and young children.
Investigation of recurring stomach pain, including functional abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome in children.
Management of chronic constipation, soiling, and other bowel pattern issues affecting daily comfort.
Diagnosis of lactose intolerance, coeliac disease and other food-related digestive reactions in children.
Evaluation and long-term management of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis when they occur in children.
Assessment of liver enzyme abnormalities, poor weight gain (failure to thrive), and nutrient malabsorption affecting a child's growth.
Knowing what happens next makes the day easier for you and your child.
Book online or call us. Bring any past reports, growth records or a short symptom diary if you have one.
The doctor reviews your child's eating, growth and bowel history, and does a gentle abdominal examination.
If more information helps, we explain each test first, such as a blood test, stool test or abdominal ultrasound.
You leave knowing the diagnosis or next step, the treatment plan, and when to follow up.
Most evaluations start simple and only go further if needed.
A review of eating patterns, bowel habits, growth charts and family history to understand the full picture.
Lab tests to check for infection, inflammation, nutrient deficiencies or markers of coeliac disease.
Painless imaging to look at the abdomen, liver and intestines when a structural cause is suspected.
For persistent or unclear symptoms, a referral for endoscopy may help directly examine the digestive tract.
Treatment is matched to the cause, and often starts with the simplest option first.
Our goal isn't only settling a symptom. It's a child who eats, grows and feels comfortable, and parents who understand what to do day to day.
A child's digestive system is still developing, so their care should be gentle, patient and focused on the full picture.
Pediatricians who understand how digestive symptoms present differently at each age, from infancy to adolescence.
Growth and nutrition are looked at alongside symptoms, since digestive health and healthy development go hand in hand.
Talking through symptoms takes time, especially with anxious parents or shy children. That time is never rushed.
Some digestive concerns overlap with allergies or nutrition, so the right specialists get looped in when it matters.
Consultations available at Kalyan Nagar, RT Nagar, Malleswaram and New BEL Road.
“If you can't find the answer to your question here, please don't hesitate to contact our support team for assistance.”
A pediatric gastroenterologist treats conditions of the digestive system in children, including reflux, chronic abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea, food intolerances, inflammatory bowel disease and liver-related conditions.
Yes, mild reflux is common in the first year and usually improves as a baby's digestive system matures. It's worth evaluating if it continues beyond the first year, causes poor weight gain, or involves forceful or bile-stained vomiting.
Occasional mild stomach pain is common in children. It's worth evaluating when pain recurs regularly over 2 months, wakes a child from sleep, is localised to one spot, or comes with fever, vomiting or weight loss.
nstipation in children is often related to diet, insufficient fibre or fluid intake, or withholding stool due to pain or toilet-training stress. In most cases it responds well to dietary changes and, if needed, short-term medical treatment.
Coeliac disease is an immune reaction to gluten that damages the small intestine. It's diagnosed through a blood test for specific antibodies, often followed by a small intestine biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.
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