Eosinophilic Esophagitis Symptoms & Signs

Symptoms of EoE can vary depending on how old a person is. In young children, it can look like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with feeding disorders and poor growth. While EoE and GERD can exist at the same time, they are different. For teenagers and adults with EoE, the main symptoms are more likely to be chest pain and trouble swallowing foods. EoE symptoms can flare up. For example, some people with EoE have seasonal flares with environmental allergen triggers, like pollen.

EOE VERSUS GERD: HOW CAN YOU TELL THE DIFFERENCE?

EOE VERSUS GERD: HOW CAN YOU TELL THE DIFFERENCE?

EoE is an allergic inflammatory condition. White blood cells called eosinophils collect in the walls of the esophagus, the tube that leads from the mouth to the stomach. The inflammation causes pain and swelling, which make swallowing difficult.

GERD, on the other hand, is caused by acidic stomach fluids being regurgitated into the esophagus. The acids damage the lining of the esophagus, causing heartburn.

The tricky part is, EoE can also cause heartburn while GERD can also cause trouble swallowing. It’s not uncommon for children with EoE to be misdiagnosed as having GERD. And to make matters even more confusing, sometimes both conditions are present. Testing eosinophil levels in the esophagus is the best way to tell EoE from GERD.

Common Signs & Symptoms of EoE

EoE symptoms

Common Signs & Symptoms of EoE

Vomiting
Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD or spitting up)
Nausea
Food aversion (avoiding certain foods or textures)
Difficulty swallowing
Growth failure
Chest and/or belly pain

Eosinophilic Esophagitis Products

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Neocate^® Splash

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Neocate^® Infant DHA/ARA

Neocate® Infant is the original hypoallergenic amino acid-based formula, designed for food-allergic infants.

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Neocate^® Nutra

The first and only hypoallergenic, amino acid-based, solid food. Pudding style consistency, ideal for spoon feeding.

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Neocate^® Junior

The only hypoallergenic formula that is available with or without prebiotic fiber to help support digestive health and specifically designed to address the growing nutritional and lifestyle needs of toddlers and older children. Available in: Unflavored, Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate and Tropical.

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