What is the disease course for eosinophilic enteropathy?

Varies with location: Uncommon disorder. Xs eosinophils (type of wbc) in parts of gut, esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon. Symptoms can vary with layer of gut involved: pain, nausea, cramps, diarrhea, swallowing issues, anemia. Diagnosis needs endoscopy and biopsy. Rx varies; can include diet changes, meds.

Multisystem involvem: Includes spectrum of diseases with eosinophilia infiltration of one or more segment of GI tract. Frequent co-existence of allergies and Asthma.! Stomach is most commonly involved, all 3 layers Mucosal ,Mural serosal layers. May be involved, leading to nausea,vomiting, malabsorption .Abd. Pain and small bowel obstruction. Rx consists of Steroids, surgical resection May be nessacary