Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis

What is Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis?

Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis is a rare disease in which the lining of the stomach, small intestines and large intestines become infiltrated with eosinophilis. Eosinophilis is a type of white blood cell.

Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis can spread to other organs. It mostly affects children and young adults.

Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis is also referred to as EG.

Symptoms of Esoinophilic Gastroenteritis?

The most common symptoms of esoinophilic gastroenteritis are:

• abdominal pain
• weight loss
• nausea and vomiting
• diarrhea
• bloody diarrhea

What causes Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis?

The exact cause of esoinophilic gastroenteritis is unknown.

Treatment Options for Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis?

Esoinophilic gastroenteritis can be treated. Corticosteriod medications are usually successful in treating eosinophilic gastroenteritis.

How is Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis diagnosed?

Your doctor will take a biopsy of the tissue in your stomach, small intestines and large intestines to see if you have eosinophilic gastroenteritis.

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