Please help, My son has Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorder and today was called but to see the doctor who told me that his igA level is low (it was 11). He has been medicated with Ketotifen and the doctor said he would stay on this for a year or more. Can you tell me more about what this means for him and why he has this? Thank you so much, A worried mother.
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders are chronic digestive system disorders in whichccertain food proteins trigger an overproduction of eosinophils in different areas of digestive tract.  It can be mucosal or submucosal or other type.  Stomach is most commonly affected.  It can lead to abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, weaknesses, malabsorption, protein energymmalnutrition etc. Basic aim of treatment is to control inflammation.  Corticosteroids, sodium chromogylcate, ketotifen, montelukast are commonly used.  Duration depends on type and involvements.  Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.