Would you trust your accountant to change the brakes on your mini-van? Probably not. And so too shouldn't trust your child to an adult gastroenterologist. Here's why: They're not trained to treat children. Children are remarkably different creatures from adults and the effect of digestive disease on growth, nutrition and development requires specific training.
So what if there isn't a pediatric gastroenterologist available? If you live in a part of the country where there are no...
Prior to having a son with reflux, I thought the only medical specialist my family needed was an endodontist, just in case anyone would... Read more »
Could marijuana smoking be the cause of GERD? The effect of marijuana on the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease is... Read more »
Like most parents, I was filled with fear when the doctor said my daughter needed acid reflux surgery. I resisted the surgery for a long... Read more »
While handling babies with acid reflux can be tricky, handling premature babies with acid reflux can be trickier. That may be changing,... Read more »
I have been experiencing a lot of acid reflux of late. I think it might have something to do with the fact that I've been smoking... Read more »
Todd D. Eisner, M.D. is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Eisner received his undergraduate degree from Brandeis... Read more »
Copyright Pediatric Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Assocation (www.reflux.org). This document is medically reviewed and used with permission.... Read more »
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