Our world-leading paediatric gastroenterologists at Evelina London Children’s Hospital diagnose and treat all conditions affecting the digestive system. This includes conditions like coeliac disease, constipation, gastroesophageal reflux disease and inflammatory bowel disease.
Experts in children's gastrointestinal care
We are specialists in diagnosing and treating all types of gastrointestinal conditions in children. This includes conditions of the stomach, oesophagus (food pipe) and intestines, as well as organs like the liver, gallbladder and pancreas.
Our consultants work with a multidisciplinary team of specialists in children’s gastrointestinal surgery, infant nutrition and allergy to deliver personalised care.
Conditions we treat
We diagnose and treat all types of gastrointestinal conditions, including:
- chronic (long-term) nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea
- coeliac disease
- constipation
- feeding difficulties and poor weight gain
- food allergies, including peanut allergy
- functional gastrointestinal disorders
- gastrointestinal motility disorders
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
- intestinal bleeding
- intestinal failure and short gut syndrome
- pancreatic disorders
If needed, we can refer your child to our specialists in paediatric gastrointestinal surgery for treatment.
Advanced investigations for gastrointestinal problems
We offer a range of investigations to determine whether there may be a problem with your child’s gastrointestinal system.
Our investigations include:
- anorectal manometry
- capsule endoscopy
- colonoscopy
- colonic transit study
- enteroscopy
- endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- endosonography
- flexible sigmoidoscopy
- food allergy testing
- gastroscopy
- hydrogen and methane breath test
- oesophageal manometry
- reflux testing and monitoring
- Well Baby Clinic for newborns
We will develop detailed reports after your child’s investigations. We can also arrange a follow-up appointment with your chosen consultant if you wish to discuss their results.
Related services
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Anorectal manometry, endosonography and colonic transit study in children
Anorectal and colonic studies include a set of tests carried out to establish the causes of constipation and faecal incontinence. Learn more about our expertise.
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Children's allergy
Our children’s allergy specialists diagnose and treat a range of food and respiratory allergies.
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Children's gastrointestinal surgery
Our paediatric gastrointestinal surgeons specialise in upper, lower and colorectal treatments as well as general children's surgery.
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Food allergy testing in children
A food challenge is a test carried out in hospital to see if your child is able to eat a certain food. It helps determine a food allergy.
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Palforzia: Peanut allergy treatment for children
Palforzia is a peanut immunotherapy drug to help reduce the severity of children’s allergic reactions to accidental exposure to peanuts.
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Well Baby Clinic
Our Well Baby Clinic provides you with expert guidance and comprehensive care to support you every step of the way as you navigate life with a new baby.
Locations
Our children's gastroenterology services are provided at the following locations:
Discover our children’s gastroenterology specialists
Meet our team of world-renowned paediatric gastroenterology specialists. From advanced investigations to innovative treatments our experts are committed to delivering personalised care.