Open AccessSignificance of feeding dysfunction in eosinophilic esophagitis
Author(s) -
Calies MenardKatcher,
Michelle Henry,
Glenn T. Furuta,
Dan Atkins,
Nancy Creskoff Maune,
Angela Haas
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
world journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.427
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 2219-2840
pISSN - 1007-9327
DOI - 10.3748/wjg.v20.i31.11019
Subject(s) - eosinophilic esophagitis , medicine , gastroenterology , disease
Feeding dysfunction is a frequent presenting symptom of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Here we present 3 children of various ages whose manifestations of EoE associated feeding dysfunction led to significant and life altering impact on their growth and development. Early identification of presenting symptoms of EoE will allow for prompt diagnosis and initiation of appropriate treatments. Recognition of salient features of dysfunction and treatment by feeding therapists and nutritionists led to symptom resolution and growth.