EoE - Eosinophilic Oesophagitis

What is EoE?

Eosinophilic Oesophagitis (EoE) is the most common of the eosinophilic gut disorders occurring in approximately 1 in 2000 in the US, and 1 in 3000 in the UK.

It is sometimes described as Oesophageal Asthma and is spelt ‘Eosinophilic Esophagitis’ in the US and Canada.

EoE is a chronic disease that affects the oesophagus, which is the tube that connects the mouth and stomach. Having too many eosinophils, a type of white blood cell, in the oesophagus causes inflammation that makes swallowing difficult.

The video below gives a brief overview of EoE, and over the next three pages we will outline in detail the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatments of this complex disease.

Read on to learn about the symptoms and causes of EoE.

EoE: What you need to know

A series of presentations from EoE experts for our network, suitable for patients and healthcare professionals

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EoE Symptom Tracker

EoE Symptom Tracker for Patients and Carers. A free printable resource for those diagnosed with Eosinophilic Oesophagitis. Drinking lots of water when eating? Always last to finish a meal? Difficulty swallowing your food? Avoiding foods?
EoE Current and Future Treatments

Watch a recording of a presentation by Professor Evan Dellon on the current and future treatments for eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) around the globe.
Marks - UK IRON Man Distance Triathlon

I am fundraising to help my youngest son George and others like him who have been diagnosed with Eosinophilic Colitis a rare gastrointestinal disease.
EoE: a Chronic Disease

Watch a presentation from Professor Stephen Attwood on the long term management of eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE), strictures, dilation and food obstructions.

≥15,000 Step Challenge

For National Eosinophilic Awareness Week 2021 we are challenging our community to walk ≥15,000 steps to raise funds to improve diagnosis times and support for patients and families to live with eosinophilic diseases.
Recipes and Cooking Tips

Living with Eosinophilic diseases often means managing a restricted diet. Click to find information and yummy recipes adapted to be free of the big 6 Egg - Wheat - Dairy - Soy -Fish - Nut
EOS Network - Confronting EOS Diseases Together

Support our mission help us ensure that every person with an Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disease receives a prompt accurate diagnosis, the right treatment for them, and support to live with their condition.
Useful Videos

Find all our Eosinohpilic videos here some educational some inspirational from both medical professionals and patients.
EG - EGE - EC Eosinophilic Diseases Lower Gut

What Are Lower Gut Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases the lower EGID's: Eosinophilic Gastritis EG - Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis EGE - Eosinophilic Colitis EC?
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What are Eosinophilic Diseases?

When abnormal levels of eosinophils are found in your digestive system (oesophagus, stomach or intestine/bowel), tissues, blood or other organs without a known cause/diagnosis, further consideration should be given to eosinophilic - associated diseases.

EoE - Eosinophilic Oesophagitis

EoE Eosinophilic Oesophagitis (EoE) is a chronic condition where an individual has too many of a white blood cell called an eosinophil in the oesophagus, which causes inflammation and difficulties swallowing.
What are Eosinophilic Diseases?

When abnormal levels of eosinophils are found in your digestive system (oesophagus, stomach or intestine/bowel), tissues, blood or other organs without a known cause/diagnosis, further consideration should be given to eosinophilic - associated diseases.
EoE Symptoms and Causes

The symptoms and known causes of eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) in children and adults. Links to videos from gastroenterologists and a patient Action Plan for food blockages.
EoE Treatment

An overview of the different types of treatment for eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE). Includes dietary, allergy, dilatation and drug therapies.
Types of Eosinophilic Diseases

EGID’S Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders: EOE Eosinophilic Oesophagitis Esophagitis: Oesophagus EC Eosinophilic Colitis: large intestine EG Eosinophilic Gastritis: stomach EGID Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis: stomach and small intestine HES Hypereosinophilic Syndrome: blood and any organ Churg-Strauss Syndrome - Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis: lungs, sinuses, heart, various organ systems
What is an eosinophil?

The eosinophil has many varied roles some of which are yet to be discovered. Current research shows that they can be both helpful and harmful. In a healthy individual typically 1 to 5% of white blood cells are eosinophils which play an important role in your immune system.
EG - EGE - EC Eosinophilic Diseases Lower Gut

What Are Lower Gut Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases the lower EGID's: Eosinophilic Gastritis EG - Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis EGE - Eosinophilic Colitis EC?
EoE Diagnosis

How eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) is diagnosed, current medical guidelines and more resources for patients and healthcare professionals.
EoE and Covid-19 UK FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions on Covid-19 and EoE Eosinophilic Oesophagitis, answered by the British Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition BSPGHAN Working Group Click Here
Food Obstruction Patient Action Plan

EoE Food Obstruction Action Plan for Patients and Carers. A free printable resource for those diagnosed with Eosinophilic Oesophagitis.

What is EoE?

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