A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse who has gone through additional training to provide more advanced medical and diagnostic care to patients with all different kinds of illnesses. These medical professionals generally hold at least a master’s degree, so they have a comprehensive basis of medical knowledge to help patients suffering from chronic and acute conditions. They may work in hospitals, intensive care units, hospice centers, and even doctor’s offices, depending on their specialty.

Pediatric Gastroenterology is a medical field that specializes in both children and gastroenterological issues. These kinds of conditions are found in the liver, pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract. Common conditions that may lead to a referral to a pediatric gastroenterologist include persistent abdominal pain or upset, severe diarrhea, persistent vomiting, and even cancer of the bowel. Patients often seek the intervention of this kind of medical professional when their general physicians were unable to adequately address their problems or concerns.