Eosinophilic esophagitisis a chronic immune disease that is characterized by a buildup of eosinophils in the lining of theesophagus.
Treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis usually involves dietary changes and prescription medications.
If it does, you may consider permanently eliminating that food from your diet.
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Adjusting to an elimination diet is overwhelming.
A dietitian can support you in choosing a variety of healthy foods and planning meals and snacks.
It is the first and only approved oral treatment for EoE and is taken twice daily for 12 weeks.
Over time, people with eosinophilic esophagitis experience a narrowing of their esophagus due to inflammation and scarring.
This narrowing makes swallowing food even more difficult and more likely that food will become impacted, or stuck.
This allows for easier swallowing and eating.
Summary
Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic immune disease that causes inflammation and scarring in the esophagus.
This damage leads toseveral symptomsincluding difficulty swallowing and heartburn.
Treatment usually involves an elimination diet and prescription medications.
If other treatments have been unsuccessful, esophageal dilation may be recommended.
A Word From Verywell
Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic condition, and there is no known cure.
Fortunately, there are ways to manage it with dietary changes and prescription medication.
Finding the right treatment regimen often involves trial and error, and the process can feel long and overwhelming.
Frequently Asked Questions
Eosinophilic esophagitis can only be diagnosed with an upper endoscopy and esophageal biopsy.
PPIs help reduce the amount of acid in the stomach and lower inflammation in the esophagus.
When corticosteroids are swallowed, they also help reduce inflammation in the esophagus.
Dupixent works by blocking the release of certain proteins in the body that can cause inflammation.
Esophageal dilation is a surgical procedure that stretches out the esophagus.
In eosinophilic esophagitis, the esophagus may become narrower due to inflammation and scarring.
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