Symptoms Of Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Difficulties Swallowing

Difficulties swallowing food, or dysphagia, happens due to the build-up of eosinophils on the esophagus and subsequent inflammation. The esophageal tube is narrowed, making it difficult to pass food from the mouth to stomach. Solid, dry foods can sometimes get lodged in the esophagus. This is called impaction and can cause pain. Patients with eosinophilic esophagitis must learn to chew food slowly and thoroughly to reduce chances of impaction from occurring. Eliminating foods likely to get trapped in the esophagus, such as meat, cheese, and bread, can also help with this symptom. A patient who has found relief from esophageal swelling with medicine must continue taking it, or the inflammation will return.

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