Conditions We Treat

A child diagnosed with eosinophilic gastrointestinal disease (EGID) often has symptoms of nausea, vomiting, feeding issues, poor growth and stomach pain. The specific type of EGID your child has depends on where the eosinophilic cells build up along the digestive tract:

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)

• Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is the most common type of EGID, in which abnormal numbers of eosinophils are found in the esophagus (the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach).

Non-EoE Gastrointestinal Diseases

• Eosinophilic colitis (EoC) is the rarest form of the disease, which affects the large intestine.
• Eosinophilic enteritis (EoN) affects the small intestine, including any location along the duodenum (first part of the small intestine), jejunum (middle part) or ileum (last part).
• Eosinophilic gastritis (EoG) affects the stomach.

EGID was once a rare condition, but it’s becoming more common in children and adults. It now affects 1 in every 700 persons and is the most common cause of food getting stuck in the esophagus or elsewhere along the digestive tract.

Children with EGID are at higher risk for other diseases, such as:

• Asthma
• Eczema (also called atopic dermatitis)
• Food allergies
• Problems with feeding and nutrition
• Other pediatric GI conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux

Our specialists are familiar with these conditions and how they affect children with EGID. We know what symptoms and issues to look for and will make sure your child receives the care they need to experience the best health possible.

It’s important for children with EGID to receive care from a multidisciplinary team with specialized training in pediatric GI issues, like the team at Phoenix Children’s. In addition to the expertise needed, our facilities also house advanced technology and equipment – made and specifically sized for children.