There are several illnesses that look like GERD but are actually separate illnesses. One of those illnesses is Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE). EoE is an allergic disorder in which the cells lining the esophagus get inflamed and become filled with white blood cells called eosinophils. EoE is more common in patients who also have other allergic conditions like asthma, eczema or hay fever.
Symptoms of EoE include: swallowing difficulties, chest pain or heartburn, abdominal pain, nausea and...
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis (or EE) was a hot topic at a gastroenterology conference I attended recently. EE is a chronic condition causing... Read more »
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