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ABCs of EoE (Eosinophilic Esophagitis) - Nemours Children's Health Gastroenterology

What Is Eosinophilic Esophagitis (ee-eh-sin-eh-FIL-ik eh-sof-eh-JYE-tis? People with eosinophilic esophagitis have inflammation of the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach). The inflammation happens because of a buildup of immune cells called eosinophils (ee-eh-SIN-oh-fils). Nemours Children's pediatric gastroenterologists see children who are having problems with their esophagus. Doctors, surgeons, therapists and dietitians are all part of the gastroenterology (GI) treatment team. We offer advanced disease technologies and therapies for EoE. We’re here to help families manage both the physical and emotional aspects of EoE. What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Eosinophilic Esophagitis? Children with eosinophilic esophagitis can have: trouble feeding (in younger children) trouble swallowing, called dysphagia (in older kids) belly pain vomiting heartburn What Problems Can Happen? In some people, eosinophilic esophagitis can lead to: food impaction (when food gets stuck in the esophagus) scarring and narrowing of the esophagus (called a stricture) tears in the esophagus To make an appointment with one of our EoE specialists, please call (407) 659-7715 We’re redefining children’s health by looking beyond and improving children’s health where it starts — at home, in the community and anywhere you find children. Nemours Children's Health. Well beyond medicine.