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  2. Eosinophilic gastroenteritis - Wikipedia

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    Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EG or EGE), also known as eosinophilic enteritis, [1] is a rare and heterogeneous condition characterized by patchy or diffuse eosinophilic infiltration of gastrointestinal (GI) tissue, first described by Kaijser in 1937.

  3. Thromboembolism is a well-described complication of IBD, with a clinical incidence of up to 6% and a three-fold higher risk of disease, [31] [32] and the Factor V Leiden mutation further increases the risk of venous thrombosis. [33] Recent studies describe the co-occurrence between coeliac disease, in which IBD is common in venous thrombosis ...

  4. Eosinophilia - Wikipedia

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    Eosinophilia is a condition in which the eosinophil count in the peripheral blood exceeds 5 × 10 8 /L (500/μL). [1] Hypereosinophilia is an elevation in an individual's circulating blood eosinophil count above 1.5 × 10 9 /L (i.e. 1,500/μL).

  5. Enteritis - Wikipedia

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    For treating eosinophilic gastroenteritis, the main treatment is usually a corticosteroid medication, as these have been shown to have good efficacy in managing eosinophilic gastroenteritis. Other treatments include modifying diets to avoid food allergies, azathioprine and antibodies, including mepolizumab , omalizumab , infliximab , and ...

  6. Enteropathy - Wikipedia

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    Eosinophilic enteropathy A condition in which eosinophils (a type of white blood cell ) accumulate in the gastrointestinal tract and in the blood. Eosinophil build up in the gastrointestinal tract can result in polyp formation, tissue break down, inflammation , and ulcers .

  7. Eosinophilic esophagitis - Wikipedia

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    The prevalence of eosinophilic esophagitis has increased over time and currently ranges from 1 to 6 per 10,000 persons. [31] Gender and ethnic variations exist in the prevalence of EoE, with most cases reported in Caucasian males.

  8. Category:Gastrointestinal tract disorders - Wikipedia

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  9. Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) is a systemic, non IgE-mediated food allergy to a specific trigger within food, most likely food protein.As opposed to the more common IgE food allergy, which presents within seconds with rash, hives, difficulty breathing or anaphylaxis, FPIES presents with a delayed reaction where vomiting is the primary symptom.