If your child has been diagnosed with celiac disease — or is showing possible symptoms — there once was reason for serious concern. Today, however, kids and adults are able to lead happy and healthy lives.
The pediatric Celiac Disease Program at Tufts Medical Center in Boston specializes in screening for and diagnosing celiac disease. Our team also provides ongoing monitoring of children with celiac disease and educates the entire family about a gluten-free lifestyle.
In recent years, science has made great strides in understanding what triggers celiac disease and how to treat it. It all comes down to avoiding gluten, a substance commonly found in wheat and other cereal grains.
People who adhere to a strict gluten-free diet tend to see their symptoms disappear quickly. And thanks to a growing awareness among grocery stores and restaurants, living with celiac disease or gluten intolerance has become much easier.
At the pediatric Celiac Disease Program, we're proud to deliver the expert and compassionate care. We'll take the time to understand your child's health challenges and to answer all your questions about celiac disease and a gluten-free diet.
Plus, we make it convenient to see a celiac specialist near you. In addition to our offices in downtown Boston, our doctors see patients at our 4 outpatient satellite clinics.
It's important to diagnose celiac disease early on so your child can start enjoying the benefits of a gluten-free diet sooner rather than later.They probably will feel much better within days of making the switch. The new diet will also help prevent further damage to the intestine.
Our fellowship-trained pediatric gastroenterologists regularly screen, diagnose and treat patients with celiac disease. We offer the latest screening tests, which may be appropriate if your child is showing certain symptoms and/or celiac disease runs in your family. In addition, our doctors are highly skilled in distinguishing between celiac disease and gluten intolerance along with other gastrointestinal disorders.
We realize that sticking to a gluten-free diet isn't always easy. So our registered dietitian can educate you and your child about which foods are safe to eat, how to organize your kitchen, preparing meals, dining out and more.
During the first few months of a gluten-free diet, we'll monitor your child closely. We'll want to make sure that the symptoms are going away and that he or she is gaining weight and getting the necessary nutrients. As long as your child is doing well, we'll typically see him or her in our clinic every six to 12 months thereafter.
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Title(s): Pediatric Gastroenterologist; Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine Department(s): Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Appt. Phone: 617-636-3266 Fax #: 617-636-8718
Neurogastroenterology, motility, general pediatric gastroenterology, chronic constipation, gastro-esophageal reflux/pH studies, other general pediatric GI and nutrition disorders
