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What is EGID?
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Eosinophilic (ee-oh-sin-o-fil-ick)
Gastro-Intestinal disorders are a complex and chronic group of
disorders. Put simply, Eosinophilic disorders occur
when eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) are found in
above normal amounts in various parts of the Gastro-Intestinal
tract. When the body needs to attack an allegen, eg: a
allergy triggering food or an airborne allergen, eosinophils
respond by moving into the area and releasing toxins.
If the body produces too many of the
eosinophils, they can cause chronic inflammation in the
affected area. This can lead to damage to varying levels
of the tissue in the affected area. All Eosinophilic
disorders are chronic waxing and waning diseases. This
means that the symptoms and severity can vary on a daily
basis.
EGID is diagnosed according to the area of the
GI tract affected. It is split into 3 main
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Eosinophilic oesophagitis (EE)
A disease characterised by elevated levels of
eosinophils in the
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Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis
(EG)
A disease characterised by elevated levels of
eosinophils in the stomach and/or small intestine.
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Eosinophilic Colitis (EC)
A disease characterised by elevated levels of
eosinphils in the large intestine (colon).
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