Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Treatment of Children

Mayo Clinic in Minnesota offers diagnosis and treatment in a child-friendly environment for children who have eosinophilic esophagitis. Specialists from Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Allergic Diseases who have extensive experience in managing eosinophilic esophagitis work together to develop comprehensive treatment plans for children. In Mayo's efficient system, your child can see multiple specialists and receive testing and treatment in days, not months.

Children who have eosinophilic esophagitis may have different symptoms from those of adults, including:

• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Failure to thrive (poor growth, malnutrition and weight loss)
• Chest pain
• Poor appetite
• Difficulty sleeping

Many children can be treated successfully through diet modification.