Eosinophilic gastritis (EoG) is a rare disease in which eosinophils accumulate in elevated amounts in the stomach, causing injury and inflammation. When eosinophils accumulate and cause damage in the intestine, it is referred to as eosinophilic enteritis (EoN), or by the specific part of the intestine. When the stomach and the small intestine are affected, … Continue reading Eosinophilic Gastritis & Eosinophilic Enteritis
Eosinophilic Colitis Eosinophilic colitis (EoC) is a rare disease in which a type of white blood cell called an eosinophil builds up in elevated numbers in the large intestine. This causes inflammation and injury to surrounding tissue. When seen in infancy, EoC is often a benign, food-triggered condition that can resolve once the offending food … Continue reading Eosinophilic Colitis
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic, allergic inflammatory disease of the esophagus (the tube connecting the mouth to the stomach). It occurs when a type of white blood cell, the eosinophil, accumulates in the esophagus. The elevated number of eosinophils cause injury and inflammation to the esophagus. This damage may make eating or swallowing difficult … Continue reading Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
Atlanta, GA. (October 8, 2014) – The American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED), a patient advocacy group based out of Atlanta, is pleased to announce its support of new federally funded research that will focus on eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases (EGIDs).
Riley is 3 years old, with giant blue eyes and a joyful smile. Like many little girls, she loves princesses. Riley’s parents speak in earnest about her boundless energy and her cooperative, loving demeanor. She dances and does gymnastics, gives ample hugs and kisses, and is normal in most every way. What she can’t do, … Continue reading The Long Haul: Life With an Eosinophilic Disorder and a Race to Raise Awareness
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