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Pediatric Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disorders at CPMC

Pediatric Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
3700 California St., B-Level
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-600-0750
Toll Free: 866-663-KIDS

Our mission is to assist children with inflammatory bowel disorders (IBD) achieve happy, unhindered lives through the high quality treatment options, a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and access to leading-edge research.

We believe in the importance of working closely with referring physicians to develop individualized treatment plans designed to fit each patient’s needs. As a primary referral center for children with IBD, our multidisciplinary team treats the most complex cases.

Family-centered Care
Family-centered care is an integral part of our program. Our medical team shares timely, complete information with patients and families so they can effectively participate in decision about treatment.

Clinical Research
Our pediatric gastroenterologists are active in both clinical and translational research. As such, participation in drug trials is often available for certain inflammatory bowel diseases. For a complete listing of our current clinical trials visit our clinical research website.

IBD Symptoms in Children 0-18 Years of Age

Typical symptoms of inflammatory bowel disorders include:

Loose, watery or frequent bowel movements

Abdominal pain and cramping

Fever

Rectal bleeding

Loss of appetite and/or weight loss

Joint pain or stiffness

Difficulty swallowing

Chronic reflux not responsive to antacid therapy

Constipation

Poor growth / weight gain

We provide comprehensive care for children with intestinal inflammatory disorders such as:

Allergic enteropathy

Celiac disease

Crohn’s disease

Eosinophilic esophagitis

Irritable bowel syndrome

Ulcerative colitis

If a child is suspected of having any of these conditions, we can provide a conclusive diagnosis or second opinion. Our pediatric gastroenterologists will review the patient’s medical history and, if indicated, perform an endoscopy and make a definitive diagnosis.

A specialized pediatric endoscopy unit offers state-of-the-art equipment to perform complex endoscopy, small bowel enteroscopy and endoscopic ultrasound examination of young patients.

Specialized Pediatric IBD Center Services

Individualized Treatment Plans
Our specialists have deep expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of IBD. From initial testing through long-term disease management, patients receive individualize care from a multi-disciplinary team of physicians, a nurse practitioner, dietitian and social worker.

Medical Treatment
Medical treatment for inflammatory bowel disease includes medications to control inflammation, relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. While medications aid in symptom relief, nutritional supplements, probiotics and vitamins may help reduce inflammation and restore nutrients lost from poor appetite, reduced absorption and diarrhea.

Nutritional Consultation
Dietitians with an expertise in pediatric nutrition meet regularly with patients and their families to monitor progress and provide guidance for a healthy diet. With conditions such as celiac disease, in which there is no medical treatment, the dietitian provides education regarding foods to avoid while ensuring an adequate diet.

Psychosocial and Psycho-educational Services
Social Workers are an integral part of the team. They provide psychosocial assessments and counseling, supporting the patient and family with tools for coping with the psychosocial impact of living with a chronic condition, information and referral to diagnosis-specific resources, community support and information about how to access financial resources.

Helpful Websites

Learning more about IBD and finding support are important. If you do not find the information you need on our site you may want to try the links below.

California Pacific Medical Center

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