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If you suspect that your child may have gastroschisis, make an appointment with an Orlando Health pediatrician today so your child can start on the road to improved health.
Gastroschisis is a rare birth defect that occurs early in development, where the intestinal contents remain outside of the fetus’ body, leaving an unusual hole in the baby’s abdominal wall. The baby’s bowel (intestines), stomach and sometimes other organs, such as their liver, develop outside of the body. As the baby grows in their mother, the bowel can become irritated, damaged or swollen. If your baby has this condition, they will need surgery very soon after birth to repair it. Most babies born with gastroschisis do not have any other health conditions.
As long as a mom has regular prenatal check-ups throughout her pregnancy, her obstetrician can diagnose this condition before the baby’s birth. An ultrasound image will show the baby’s bowel developing outside the abdomen by week 18 to 20 of pregnancy.
If your baby has any trouble feeding or difficulty moving their bowels, contact your child’s doctor immediately.
The causes of gastroschisis are unknown.
There are no known risk factors for this condition. Gastroschisis does not seem to run in families.
If you suspect that your child may have gastroschisis, make an appointment with an Orlando Health pediatrician today so your child can start on the road to improved health.
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Bayfront Health Emergency Room - Crossroads | Directions | 0 min |
Bayfront Health Emergency Room - Pinellas Park | Directions | 0 min |
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg | Directions | 21 min |
Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital | Directions | 14 min |
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children | Directions | 6 min |
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital | Directions | 3 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Blue Cedar | Directions | 1 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Four Corners | Directions | 1 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Lake Mary | Directions | 0 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Osceola | Directions | 25 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Randal Park | Directions | 0 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Reunion Village | Directions | 7 min |
Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital | Directions | 0 min |
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center | Directions | 2 min |
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital | Directions | 115 min |
Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital | Directions | 9 min |
Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital | Directions | 5 min |