The exact causes of EG/EoD are still not known, and there is no cure.
The treatments are usually geared toward relieving symptoms.
Recent research is shedding more light on EG/EoD.
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Eosinophils help in protecting the digestive system from harmful substances, such as allergens or organisms that cause infection.
EG/EoD is characterized by excessive eosinophils in these tissues.
This causesinflammationin the digestive tract.
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The eosinophils produce small proteins called cytokines and eotaxins.
These substances may also play a role in the inflammation that occurs in the digestive system with EG/EoD.
The exact cause of EG/EoD and its progression is not well understood.
Because this condition can affect any part of the digestive system, the possible complications are fairly broad.
In some cases, it takes years to get a diagnosis of EG/EoD.
It’ll help you learn relevant terminology, anticipate questions you may want to ask, and more.
If it’s not controlled, the condition can lead to complications such as anemia and digestive tract obstruction.
Poster presented at: American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting; October 26-28, 2020.
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