Every parent has wondered, “Why is my child’s stomach hurting? Is there something seriously wrong? How can I help them feel better?” Abdominal pain is one of the most common childhood...
What is celiac disease? Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune disorder triggered by consuming a protein called gluten, which is found in wheat, barley and rye. When someone who has celiac disease...
First things first: What is constipation? Constipation is a very common condition in childhood. About 18% of children in the United States ages 4-17 have what’s known as “functional...
When she was 8 years old, Braylin Soon was diagnosed with Autoimmune Hepatitis and underwent an emergency liver transplant. We sat down with her parents, Kevin and Delinah, to learn more about...
If I could describe the emotion in one word surrounding my first pediatric ingestion admission, it would be fear. On all levels. We were admitting a 3-year-old male after he accidentally ingested a...
We sat down with pediatric psychology fellow Maggie Stoeckel, Ph.D., to learn more about her role at OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital and how she and her team work together to help patients and...
When he grows up, Doernbecher Freestyle patient-designer John Charles wants to be a pro athlete. (His favorite athlete? Damian Lillard, of course). He enjoys being outside, hiking and spending...
Constipation is common, especially in children, and can be caused by changes such as toilet training, stress, travel illness or the start of school. If your child is frequently constipated: 1)...
