Eosinophilic Esophagitis - Treatment For Disease That Affects Estimated 1 In 2000 Children Gets Them To Eat Again

Eosinophilic esophagitis, an inflammatory condition known as EE that often mimics reflux and can cause refusal to eat, affects about 1 in 2000 children in the United States and its prevalence is growing. Researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine and Riley Hospital for Children report that treatment with oral or swallowed/sprayed steroids results in significant patient improvement, but that if discontinued relapse is common.

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Filed under: GastroIntestinal / Gastroentorology on March 3rd, 2008