A Comprehensive Review of Dietary Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis

This article will highlight major developments and evolution of dietary treatment for EoE in adults and review the advantages and limitations to the various approaches described.Recent findingsDietary therapy is effective for treating adults and children with EoE, and various dietary approaches have been found to be effective. Effectiveness does vary among these approaches with higher effectiveness seen as more antigens are avoided initially. Minimally invasive ways to assess the esophagus during diet reintroduction are being developed and may make this approach more feasible in the future. Choosing the right diet plan needs to be individualized based on patient goals and available resources.SummaryRemoving common food antigens in adult and pediatric EoE can improve histologic changes, symptoms, and endoscopic features in EoE. Reintroduction with food antigens can identify dietary triggers for patients enabling them to tailor diet for long-term use. Dietary therapy is effective for long-term management of EoE in children and adults.
Source: Current Treatment Options in Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research