Author: Palm Beach Digestive Associates

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Gastroenterology Topics

5 Simple Tips Every Parent Should Know To Prevent Obesity

One of the biggest struggles in this country is childhood obesity. Childhood obesity is a problem for many reasons but what is most important is figuring out how to eliminate it. That will be done through education! If we all know simple easy ways to help get our children a properly balanced diet, then we are 1 step closer to eliminating childhood obesity.

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Everything You Need To Know About Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome

As Parents, we hate seeing our children sick. We want to take their pain away more than anything. Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) effects 1 in nearly 33,000 children and it is not well known. We feel that every parent should be aware of this incase their child shows signs and symptoms, it is treatable once properly diagnosed.

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Everything You Should Know About Gallstones

Did You Know Over 25 Million People Suffer From Gallstones? Sadly that is a huge number and some people still do not know what they are, where they come from, or how they are treated. We are also starting to see more children with gallstones as well!

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Why is Breastfeeding so Important?

September is breast feeding awareness month! Breast feeding can be so beneficial to the baby but also for mom. Do you know all the benefits to breastfeeding to mom and baby outside of the breast milk nutrition? Which benefit is your favorite!

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What is Gastroparesis?

Gastroparesis is when the stomach is unable to effectively clear its contents. When this happens, the food you eat ends up sitting in the stomach for longer than normal. When you eat, food enters the stomach and is moved within

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