Pediatric GI Testing & Diagnosis
If you’re concerned about your child’s digestive health, the experienced pediatric gastroenterologists at University Health in San Antonio can help.
If you see signs of digestive issues in your child, contact a doctor right away. Early treatment helps support your child's growth and development and prevents GI conditions from worsening. Your pediatric primary care provider can refer you to our specialists if needed.
Evaluation & Diagnosis
During your first appointment, your pediatric gastroenterologist will review your child’s health history and perform a physical exam. Your child’s history and symptoms may call for tests to help make a clear diagnosis.
Pediatric GI Tests
To see inside your child’s digestive tract, we may use a special camera to perform a:
Biopsy
Sometimes, we need a small sample of tissue to examine to help diagnose a problem. In that case, your child may have:
- Liver biopsy
- Rectal biopsy
- Motility studies
Breath test
The hydrogen breath test checks to see if your child has trouble digesting certain foods. It is painless and can diagnose several GI conditions, including:
- Abnormal digestion of dietary sugars in the body
- Bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine
- Rapid movement of food through the small bowel
