digestive disorders
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Diagnosis of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Endoscopy and biopsy Sometimes barium swallow x-rays Doctors suspect the diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis in people of any age who have other allergic disorders and difficulty swallowing solid foods. The diagnosis is also suspected in people who have symptoms of GERD that do not go away with typical treatment. To diagnose the disorder, doctors look in the esophagus with a flexible tube ( Endoscopy ). During the endoscopy, doctors take tissue samples to analyze under a microscope (called a biopsy). Sometimes, doctors also do a X-Ray Studies of the Digestive Tract . In this test, people are given barium in a liquid before x-rays are taken. The barium outlines the esophagus, making abnormalities easier to see. Doctors may also do Diagnosis to identify possible triggers, but they are of little benefit. 