Eosinophillic Esophagi is (EoE) is an allergic condition in which the esophagus develops an overgrowth of immune cells. This leads to symptoms that are somewhat similar to acid reflux disease. One of the symptoms that frequently gets patients to the doctor is dysphasia or problems swallowing.Problems swallowing happen with EoE when the... Read more
Just because you have acid reflux disease or even occasional heartburn does not mean you cannot maintain a healthy diet while protecting your esophagus. Use these tips to get the nutrition you need. 1. Eliminate foods that trigger acid reflux and medications that can trigger a reflux reaction. Specific triggers will be... Read more
If you have acid reflux or EoE and suspect that you have an issue with dysphasia your doctor may want to run some additional tests. Some of those tests may check whether the medications you are using are working and what damage is going on in your esophagus. A scope with biopsy is generally the Gold Standard for this kind of... Read more
It’s time to send the kids back to school but when you have a child with any medical problem you know that it can be quite stressful to relinquish control over your child’s health to anyone else. In this article we will discuss some tips to make this transition as smooth as possible.1. Talk with the school as soon as... Read more
Dysphagia is simply a difficulty in swallowing. People with dysphasia may have to put forth significantly more effort to move foods or liquids from their mouths and to their stomachs. It can lead to complications that include weight loss, malnutrition, choking or even aspiration or aspiration pneumonia.There are different causes of... Read more
