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 […]
Does Your Child Have Allergies?
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 […]
Eosinophilic Esophagitis and How to Fix It
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 […]
My Food Was Stuck – Eosinophilic Esophagitis
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 […]
