India's children are facing a silent gut health crisis, warns paediatric gastroenterologist

Children's gut health may be affected by changing food habits, increased screen time and reduced outdoor activity, with recurring digestive complaints often going unnoticed by parents. Dr Ekansh Agarwal, Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist and Endoscopist at Girish Nursing Home and Endoscopy Centre in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, highlights the importance of gut health during childhood and the everyday habits that may influence it.