KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Over the past few years, doctors have noticed an increase in the number of pediatric patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD, which is a chronic disorder characterized by autoimmune-related inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract including the colon and intestines, and includes both Crohn’s Disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis (UC). The…

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a type of “dysautonomia”, a disorder involving a person’s autonomic nervous system. Your autonomic nervous system is responsible for regulating the automatic functions of your body, actions that your body performs without you thinking of it. This includes breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and several other vital functions…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE)– When it comes to gastrointestinal disorders in children, every parent wants to know they are doing all they can when it comes to treating the issue and making their child feel better. Thankfully in the world of medicine there are now treatment options available that can give your child comfort and give…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — In this ‘Wellness Wednesday,’ we introduce you to Dr. Youhanna Al-Tawil​​​​​​​​, Medical Director and Pediatric Gastroenterologist at GI for Kids. GI for Kids is the only freestanding independent pediatric GI facility in the area, offering an Infusion Center, Ultrasound, X-ray, Food Allergy Testing, Lab, Nutritional Counseling, Clinical Trials and Behavioral Counseling. The facility also…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – This week in Wellness Wesnesday, our friends at GI for Kids in Knoxville are helping us talk about a common problem for children -constipation. They’re telling is all about the Constipation Clinic and why it’s such a good resource for parents.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — In this ‘Wellness Wednesday,’ we are back at GI for Kids, discussing what parents need to know about protecting their child’s liver, specifically from fatty liver disease.