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(EoE) is an inflamed esophagus. The esophagus is a tube from the throat to the stomach. An allergy to a food can cause this condition.
EoE belongs to the category of non-IgE mediated food allergies.
With EoE, swallowing food can be hard and painful. Symptoms in infants and toddlers are irritability, problems with eating and poor weight gain. Older children may have reflux, vomiting, stomach pain, chest pain and a feeling like food is “stuck” in their throat. The symptoms can occur days or even weeks after eating a food allergen.
EoE is treated by special diets that remove the foods that are causing the condition. Medication may also be used to reduce inflammation.
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