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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
eosinophilic esophagitis and auto inflammatory disease
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
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eosinophilic esophagitis and auto inflammatory disease
by help4son, Feb 07, 2009 12:17AM
My 15 year old son was diagnosed with EE while trying to rule out IBD back in 2007. He has been suffering chronically for two years with flares of extreme fatigue, mouth ulcers, skin rashes (papules, pustules, and hives), facial swelling around eyes, heart racing, loss of appetite, joint/muscle pain and swelling. We have been unable to get an exact diagosis. Does anyone know if EE has been related with other auto inflammatory type diseases?
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Feb 08, 2009 04:23AM
, Feb 08, 2009 04:23AM
Hi,
EE is a type of allergic disorder involving the esophagus. It may be assocaited with other allergic disorders.
EE is a Primary eosinophilic disorder ( No underlying cause).
Autoimmune diseases may cause secondary eosinophil disorders ( secondary to someother cause).
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
EE is a type of allergic disorder involving the esophagus. It may be assocaited with other allergic disorders.
EE is a Primary eosinophilic disorder ( No underlying cause).
Autoimmune diseases may cause secondary eosinophil disorders ( secondary to someother cause).
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
