Gastroparesis and Eosinophilic esophagitis

[debsk]

Hi,

My 12yo son was just diagnosed with gastroparesis and eosinophilic esophagitis...I'm curious if anybody knows if there is a connection between these two conditions?  He will have more testing to determine the cause of the gastroparesis.  

Thanks!

Deb

[lmeddy317]

My nephew received the same diagnosis 3 years ago. I have been experiencing the same symptoms for almost 5 months. My test came back normal for gastroparesis but my GI won't test for EoE because he said my esophagus looked normal in my scope. My sister is convinced I have it and she's more irritated with the doctor than I am. She knows so much about it, and took almost 2 years to get my nephew diagnosed. She's ready to make a 9 hour drive to talk to my doctor

[wayhappymom]

I'm just curious: How did everything turn out with your son? My daughter was diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis 2 years ago and was diagnosed with Gastroparesis this year.  

[bp66]

Thank you so much. I will check out the site.bp66

[CalGal]

If you check the following site http://www.njpaeos.org/egid.html you'll find that they they list gastroparesis as being associated with EoE. You might want to check further there.

[bp66]

Our son was diagnosed with EE 2 years ago after endoscopy with biopsy.  Last week after adding "failure to thrive" to his list of medical issues and a GES, he was diagnosed with gastrolparesis.  I too am wondering if there is a connection.  I have been going out of my mind with concern and frustration for our son. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I hope you get more answers.

bp66