Rare Diseases of Pediatric Gastroenterology: CCD & EoE
One rare disease of pediatric gastroenterology is called congenital chloride diarrhea (CCD). This disease is characterized by severe, life-threatening diarrhea that begins shortly after birth and persists throughout the child’s life. CCD is caused by a genetic mutation that affects the transport of chloride ions across the intestinal lining, leading to a loss of water…