Paediatric Gastroenterology in Leicester

At The Health Suite Leicester, our Paediatric Gastroenterology service provides specialised care for children with digestive, liver, and nutritional disorders. Our experienced pediatric gastroenterologists offer expert diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of conditions, including abdominal pain, reflux, constipation, diarrhoea, food allergies, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We understand that children require unique care and attention, and our team is dedicated to creating a child-friendly, supportive environment for both the young patient and their families. Through comprehensive assessments, including imaging and lab tests, we work to identify the underlying causes of your child’s symptoms and develop tailored treatment plans to improve their digestive health. Whether it’s managing chronic conditions, offering dietary advice, or providing guidance for maintaining optimal gut health, our Paediatric Gastroenterology service ensures the best possible care for your child’s well-being.

Are you concerned about your child’s digestive issues? Our paediatric gastroenterology specialists provide expert care and comprehensive solutions for various gastrointestinal problems affecting children and adolescents. We focus on delivering answers and effective treatments to ease your worries and improve your child’s digestive health.

Key Gastrointestinal Concerns We Address:

At The Health Suite Leicester, we provide specialised care for a wide range of gastrointestinal concerns affecting children, ensuring personalised and effective treatment for each case.

• Chronic Stomach Pain: We understand how persistent abdominal discomfort can disrupt your child’s daily life. Our team works to identify the cause of chronic stomach pain, which may be linked to conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastritis, or food sensitivities, and develop a tailored management plan that reduces discomfort and supports overall well-being.
• Vomiting and Reflux: Frequent vomiting and acid reflux (GERD) can cause significant distress in children. We provide expert care to address these issues, exploring possible causes such as reflux disease, food allergies, or infections, and offer effective treatments to relieve symptoms, prevent complications, and improve your child’s quality of life.
• Diarrhoea and Constipation: Irregular bowel movements, whether frequent diarrhoea or chronic constipation, can lead to discomfort, pain, and other health issues. Our team offers solutions to address these problems, from dietary adjustments and lifestyle changes to medical treatments, ensuring your child’s digestive system functions properly.
• Swallowing Difficulties: Swallowing issues, also known as dysphagia, can be a sign of underlying problems such as reflux, allergies, or neurological conditions. We assess swallowing difficulties carefully and work with speech therapists or other specialists to develop a treatment plan that supports proper swallowing function and prevents choking or aspiration risks.
• Weight Fluctuations: Unexplained weight loss or weight gain in children can be a sign of underlying digestive or metabolic issues. Our specialists investigate the root causes of weight fluctuations, including conditions like malabsorption, thyroid disorders, or gastrointestinal infections, and create a comprehensive plan to address nutritional and health concerns.
• Dietary Reactions: Food allergies and intolerances can contribute to a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms, such as bloating, stomach pain, or diarrhoea. We provide diagnostic testing to identify food allergies or intolerances, such as lactose or gluten intolerance, and offer dietary recommendations to eliminate triggers while ensuring proper nutrition.
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic inflammatory conditions that require specialised care. Our team offers expert management for IBD, providing medication, dietary advice, and ongoing monitoring to reduce inflammation, manage flare-ups, and ensure that your child maintains optimal health.
• Comprehensive Diagnostic Testing: We offer a full range of diagnostic tests to accurately diagnose and monitor gastrointestinal conditions. These include blood tests to check for anaemia and signs of inflammation, stool tests to detect infections or digestive issues, and breath tests to diagnose conditions like lactose intolerance or bacterial overgrowth, all aimed at getting to the root cause of your child’s symptoms.

By addressing these key gastrointestinal concerns, The Health Suite Leicester ensures that your child receives thorough, compassionate care, offering the best possible solutions to manage and improve their digestive health.

Advanced Outpatient Diagnostic Services:

1. Ultrasound Imaging: Non-invasive technique to examine abdominal organs.
2. Specialised Intolerance Testing: Identifying specific food sensitivities.