Do You Know the Signs of Eosinophilic Esophagitis?

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic, allergic inflammatory disease effecting the esophagus. It occurs when a type of white blood cell, called the eosinophil over-accumulates in the esophagus, causing inflammation and discomfort.

EoE can affect people of all ages, but symptoms may vary. Do you know the signs?

Infants and Toddlers

  • Refusing food
  • Poor growth
  • Perceived stomach or esophageal sensitivity

School-Age Children

  • Recurring abdominal pain
  • Trouble swallowing
  • Frequent vomiting
  • Poor growth

Teenagers

  • Trouble swallowing
  • Frequent vomiting
  • Chest or abdominal pain
  • Reflux that does not respond to medication
  • Food becoming stuck in the esophagus

Adults

  • Trouble swallowing
  • Frequent vomiting
  • Chest or abdominal pain
  • Reflux that does not respond to medication
  • Food becoming stuck in the esophagus
  • Insomnia
    • Note: EoE is not very likely to affect your ability to fall asleep, but more likely your ability to stay asleep.

Though EoE is rare, the numbers of people diagnosed have begun to rise in recent years. It affects people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds evenly but is more likely to affect men than women. People with EoE usually have allergies, asthma, eczema, or other allergy-related conditions.

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