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A collaborative approach, and a coordinated care plan for EoE
EoE is a complex condition that can have a significant impact on your child’s physical and mental health. It requires advanced care from a multidisciplinary DEEP team, including:
Gastroenterologists
Allergist
Psychologist
Allergy dietitian
At the DEEP clinic, your child will see all of these specialists – under one roof – to create a personalized care plan. Motivating your child to follow their EoE care plan is critical, as the condition can lead to narrowing of the esophagus and the need to stretch the esophagus periodically if left untreated. We are by your side with care and support.
What is EoE?
Your child’s pediatrician may make a referral to a GI specialist if your child experiences the following:
Abdominal pain in combination with another allergy condition, such as eczema, allergic rhinitis, asthma or food allergies
Choking and gagging on certain foods
Feeding difficulties
Oral aversion and picky eating
Trouble swallowing or feeling of food getting stuck in the esophagus, also known as the food pipe
Vomiting
Diagnosing EoE
The gold standard in diagnosing pediatric EoE is an endoscopy with biopsy, so your GI specialist will arrange for this procedure and initiate entrance into our specialized clinic based on the results.
If you think your child may have EoE or another EGIDs talk to your pediatrician. Diagnosis is made using a safe procedure that involves looking inside the esophagus with the help of a camera. Treatment for EoE includes steroids and/or elimination of the most common food allergens.