When Should a Child See a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Children should see a pediatric gastroenterologist if they have persistent or severe gastrointestinal symptoms that do not respond to initial treatments by their primary care pediatrician. Common signs that might warrant a referral include:
Chronic abdominal pain Persistent vomiting Frequent or severe diarrhea Blood in the stool Unexplained weight loss Difficulty swallowing
