Kids and Tummies

Pediatric Gastroenterologists located in Gulfport, MS & Ocean Springs, MS

The board-certified team at Kids and Tummies in Gulfport and Ocean Springs, Mississippi, provides expert care for your child’s abdominal pain. They are skilled in diagnosing your child’s condition and have the expertise to provide successful treatment. To schedule an appointment, call the friendly practice today or book your appointment online.

Gastritis Specialist

Gastritis Q & A

What is gastritis?

Gastritis describes inflammation in the lining of a child’s stomach. This condition can develop following a traumatic injury or due to extreme psychological stress.

Gastritis can also be the result of:

  • Severe infection
  • An autoimmune disorder
  • Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection
  • Extended use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications

Some children develop gastritis due to frequently eating spicy foods that irritate their stomach and can also lead to ulcers. Older children may be prone to gastritis if they smoke or drink alcohol.

What are the symptoms of gastritis?

Gastritis affects every child differently and can cause symptoms that range in severity from mild and occasional to severe and persistent.

Common symptoms of gastritis include:

  • Belching
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Upset stomach
  • Stomach pain
  • Loss of appetite

Gastritis can also cause blood in your child’s vomit or stool, which is an indication of gastrointestinal bleeding issues.

How is gastritis diagnosed?

The team at Kids and Tummies offers comprehensive diagnostic testing for gastritis symptoms. They can use blood work to identify infections and stool studies to check for blood or bacteria.

The pediatric gastroenterologist also use a minimally invasive endoscopy procedure to evaluate your child’s upper digestive system. This test involves inserting a slender tube with an attached camera into the mouth and down into the esophagus.

The camera sends real-time images of your child’s upper GI tract to a monitor to help the team identify inflammation or obstructions that may contribute to gastritis. Securing images of the inside of the GI tract can also be accomplished with a capsule endoscopy. In this test, your child swallows a tiny camera that goes through the GI tract and sends images to a recording device.

How is gastritis treated?

Your child’s treatment plan for gastritis depends on the severity of their symptoms and their medical history.

The Kids and Tummies medical team designs a treatment plan that may include medications to reduce and prevent inflammation and relieve stomach pain. A course of antibiotics may also be necessary if your child has an infection.

Your pediatric gastroenterologist also works with you on lifestyle and dietary changes you can help your child make to prevent additional symptoms and complications.

If your child needs a diagnostic evaluation for gastritis symptoms, call the Kids and Tummies office nearest you or book an appointment online today.

Accepting New Patients

Would you like to schedule a new patient appointment with Dr. Ulmer? If so, please click here for our New Patient Packet and for information about your first visit. Click here to Request an Appointment, and find information on our office hours and locations.

Primary Services

The team offers comprehensive evaluations and therapies, treating each young patient with personalized care. They include the entire family in the child’s treatment, making visits and treatments an all-inclusive experience. The personalized attention they give children to ensure their successful outcomes make them a standout practice.

To schedule an appointment, call Kids and Tummies today or book an appointment online.

Kids and Tummies

Kids and Tummies
4.9
Based on 364 reviews
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Leslie WoodcockLeslie Woodcock
17:28 23 Aug 24
RebeccaE RayRebeccaE Ray
19:17 19 Aug 24
Very friendly staff. They were very patient and understanding with my child with special needs.
Great place
Tabitha SpearsTabitha Spears
17:19 30 Apr 24
We love Dr April Ulmer. She diagnosed m sons gallbladder and we had it removed. She is dealing with his acid reflux right now. Her and her staff are wonderful. A must see if your child is having stomach issues.
ASHLEY DAVISASHLEY DAVIS
03:53 28 Mar 24
Dr. Ulmer and the WHOLE staff at this office are amazing. We learned more in one office visit than we have in 3 years with other doctors. This place is an answered prayer for us. She is the best and she cares about my baby the way she does her own.
Stephanie KnightStephanie Knight
18:59 06 Dec 23
Dr. Ulmer has been my daughter's GI physician for over 3 years and performed her gallbladder surgery. She and her staff have been wonderful and my daughter loves her team. I would recommend Kids and Tummies for any child that is having stomach issues.
Phu NguyenPhu Nguyen
21:28 18 Oct 23
Dr. Ulmer was so kind and informative as well as receptive to my questions and concerns for my child. My kids were very comfortable with her and the office was very kid friendly.
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Office

(228) 222 4072

401 Cowan Rd. Suite B,

Gulfport, MS 39507

Office

(228) 222 4072

1161 Robinson St.,

Ocean Springs, MS 39564

Monday to Friday : 8am – 4pm

Saturday : Closed
Sunday : Closed