How To Treat Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Make Dietary Adjustments

A lot of cases of eosinophilic esophagitis are made far worse by the consumption of certain foods. Eosinophilic esophagitis is a type of chronic immune system disease that is very similar to an allergic reaction. Since most cases of eosinophilic esophagitis occur in those who have an allergy to something, the two conditions are closely linked. Some individuals may not display any other major symptoms of allergies, but if they have even a mild food intolerance, eating it could be enough to trigger more white blood cell build up in the esophagus.

If you think it might help to make dietary adjustments, you need to figure out what you are allergic to. Unfortunately, classic allergy testing might not reveal what types of food are causing your eosinophilic esophagitis. Instead, doctors suggest patients avoid common allergens like dairy, wheat, soy, egg, nuts, and seafood, for a while before gradually reintroducing them to find triggers.