Gastroschisis Articles & Analysis
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As a parent, you want and hope the best for your children. When your child is diagnosed with a severe condition such as Short Bowel Syndrome, you can feel as if your world has turned upside down. Managing their disease and helping your child lead a better life becomes your top priority. For any parent, the first step in supporting your child is to better understand their disease and the ...
Created for parents, by parents. No parent expects the news. So when you receive the news of a Short Bowel Syndrome diagnosis, it’s only fair that it’s a little overwhelming. Your picture of what the future of your family looks like begins to shift, and you have to shift with it. Let’s start off by saying, you’re not alone. There are parents, caregivers and family ...
Pediatric Short Bowel Syndrome (also called SBS or Short Gut Syndrome) generally develops shortly after birth due to an underlying gastrointestinal (GI) condition. The condition then can lead to intestinal surgery, in which part of the short bowel is removed. SBS is a devastating condition where patients struggle to absorb life-sustaining nutrients from their diet due to the surgical removal of ...