1. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): GERD is a chronic digestive condition where stomach acid frequently flows back into the esophagus. Symptoms include frequent vomiting, coughing, and irritability during feeding.
2. Pyloric Stenosis: This condition involves the narrowing of the pylorus, which leads to severe, projectile vomiting in infants. It often requires surgical intervention.
3. Intussusception: This is a medical emergency where a part of the intestine folds into another section, causing an obstruction. Symptoms include sudden, severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and bloody stools.
4. Celiac Disease: An autoimmune disorder where ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. Symptoms include chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, and failure to thrive.
5. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): This includes conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, which cause chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, and fatigue.
