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Home » Eosinophilic Esophagitis

My Teenager Complains of Difficulty Swallowing

January 16, 2018 By Mona Dave

There are many reasons a child may complain of difficulty swallowing such as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or Eosinophilic Disease. A less common reason for difficulty swallowing but a possible cause to consider is Achalasia.  What is Achalasia? Achalasia means “failure to relax” and refers to the inability of the muscle between the lower part of […]

Filed Under: Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Gastroenterology Tagged With: child, eosinophilic, gastroesophageal, teenager, trouble swollowing

Does Your Child Have Allergies?

June 9, 2017 By Mona Dave

If your child has asthma, eczema, or environmental allergies, then it is possible that your child may also have eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Children with EoE commonly have other allergic diseases. EoE is becoming an increasingly recognized cause of difficulty swallowing solid food as well as heartburn that is unresponsive to antireflux therapy.  EoE is a […]

Filed Under: Allergies, Endoscopy, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Uncategorized Tagged With: allergies, asthma, eczema, EoE, Symptoms of EoE, Upper GI Endoscopy

Eosinophilic Esophagitis and How to Fix It

June 16, 2016 By Mona Dave

Does your child have trouble swallowing or does food get stuck going down? Is your child a picky eater or prefers to eat soft foods or drink liquids instead of regular food? Does your child complain about food coming back up into the throat? If so, your child may have a digestive disorder known as […]

Filed Under: Eosinophilic Esophagitis Tagged With: esophagus, gastroenterology, nutrition, pediatrics

My Food Was Stuck – Eosinophilic Esophagitis

July 27, 2015 By Mona Dave

Pediatric GI Case of the Month Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is an inflammatory disorder characterized by the deposition of eosinophils in the wall of the esophagus (food pipe). A young man sat in my office complaining that he felt that his “food was stuck.”  This was not the first time he felt this […]

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Abdominal (belly) pain in children is a common condition and, while not generally a serious problem, one that can cause considerable discomfort. Approximately 30% of children visit a doctor due to abdominal pain by age 15, and 10-15% of school aged children report recurring abdominal pain. Because abdominal pain can have a wide variety of causes, diagnosis can often be … Belly Pain

Celiac Disease in Children

Celiac disease (CD, Celiac Sprue, Gluten Intolerance) in children tends to have digestive disorders that may result in growth problems. Celiac disease prevents the body from absorbing essential nutrients (nutrient malabsorption) resulting in diarrhea, weight loss, abdominal distention, failure to thrive and muscle wasting. Celiac disease in teenagers may not occur … Celiac Disease

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