Nausea Program
Treating nausea in children can be difficult. That’s why the gastroenterologists in the Nausea Program at Monroe Carell approach care with both traditional and integrative methods when other treatments may have failed.
We understand the difficulties of living with chronic nausea. Our expert team includes board certified gastroenterologists, nutritionists and mental health specialists who provide individualized and comprehensive care.
Patients must be referred by a specialist in gastroenterology or a family physician to be seen in our clinic.
Conditions We Treat
- Chronic nausea
- Functional nausea
Meet Your Care Team
Alexandra C. RussellMD
- Esophageal Diseases, Functional Bowel Disorder, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Interventional Endoscopy, Nutrition, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Sari A. AcraMD, MPH
- Esophageal Diseases, Functional Bowel Disorder, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Interventional Endoscopy, Nutrition, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Why Choose the Nausea Program at Monroe Carell
- Exclusive care
We are the only pediatric gastroenterology program in the country with a dedicated and research-driven nausea program.
- Qualified care
Our special training in pediatric gastroenterology and integrative uniquely qualify our team to provide holistic care for children with chronic nausea.
- Leading-edge research
Since 2017 we have advanced our understanding of chronic nausea through leading-edge research supported by the National Institutes of Health. We are now developing a new tool to measure nausea as a clinical trial. Access to this study is available to patients and their families if desired.
- Whole-child care
Chronic nausea can significantly affect daily functioning, school attendance and quality of life. Children with chronic nausea may experience anxiety and depression. That's why our team includes clinical psychologists to help you and your child cope with illness while promoting positive health behaviors.
- Personalized care
Your child deserves considerate, comprehensive care. We offer 45-minute consultations with one-on-one attention. Your child's provider will take a detailed history, review all prior testing and work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
- Electrogastrogram
- Impedence probe