Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis: eMedicine Gastroenterology

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Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis: eMedicine Gastroenterology

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Overview: Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE) is an uncommon gastrointestinal disease affecting both children and adults. Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is characterized by the following:The presence of abnormal GI symptoms, most often abdominal painEosinophilic infiltration in one or more areas ...

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Most Recently Shared on June 2, 2010 at 7:15 pm By:

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Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE) is an uncommon gastrointestinal disease affecting both children and adults. http://bit.ly/b5zDNp

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Gastroenteritis, Viral: eMedicine Gastroenterology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Acute gastroenteritis is a common cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Conservative estimates put diarrhea in the top 5 causes of deaths worldwide, with most occurring in young children in nonindustrialized countries. In industrialized countries, diarrheal ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Viral gastroenteritis spreads from person to person through fecal-oral transmission of contaminated food and water. http://bit.ly/a55EGF

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Esophagitis: eMedicine Gastroenterology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The most common cause of esophagitis is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Other important, but less common, causes are infections, medications, radiation therapy, systemic disease, and trauma. Eosinophilic esophagitis has emerged as an important cause of esophagitis ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Patients may experience dysphagia, pain, odynophagia, and malnutrition in severe esophagitis. Learn more. http://bit.ly/b6b5kO

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Gastroenteritis, Bacterial: eMedicine Gastroenterology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Bacterial gastroenteritis is a very common disorder. It has many causes, can range from mild to severe, and usually manifests with symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. Other causes of some of these symptoms include ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2010 at 3:33 pm By:

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Bacterial gastroenteritis is a very common disorder that may range from mild to severe. Learn about causes & symptoms. http://bit.ly/9ppNnA

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