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By Dr Assad Butt
10.06.20
Paediatric gastroenterologist

A guide to coeliac disease in children: causes, diagnosis and treatment

Coeliac disease is caused by an abnormal immune system reaction to gluten, a protein found in bread, pasta, cereals, etc. If your child has coeliac disease and they ingest gluten, their immune system detects this as harmful to the body and causes inflammation and damage to their intestine. Dr Assad Butt, one of our top paediatric gastroenterologists, guides us through the causes and diagnosis of coeliac disease and how it can be treated.

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By Dr Assad Butt
21.05.20
Paediatric gastroenterologist

Chronic diarrhoea in children: underlying causes and when to get medical help

Persistent diarrhoea in children can be the sign of an underlying condition or it may be a temporary stage of the developing digestive system. Dr Assad Butt provides you with an in-depth understanding of the many potential causes of your child's chronic diarrhoea and clarifies when to get medical help.

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A young boy of around five years old is sitting on stone steps.

By Dr Assad Butt
12.05.20
Paediatric gastroenterologist

How to manage acute diarrhoea in children

Learn how to know if your child really has a bout of diarrhoea and how to manage it. Usually, diarrhoea passes quickly and being vigilant about some key factors is all that's required. However, in some instances, medical help might be needed. Paediatric gastroenterologist Dr Assad Butt provides you with a thorough guide on how to manage your child's acute diarrhoea.

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A little girl with abdominal pain covers her eyes with her hands.

By Dr Assad Butt
07.04.20
Paediatric gastroenterologist

Recurrent abdominal pain in children: causes, symptoms and what to do

Tummy pain is very common in children and there are many potential causes. We were fortunate enough to talk to leading paediatric gastroenterologist Dr Assad Butt, who kindly explains the different types of abdominal pain, possible causes and what you should do if your little one is displaying symptoms.