EOSINOPHILIC DISORDERS
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Eosinophilic esophagitis is a life changing disease that unfortunately is becoming increasingly common due to allergic diseases. One out of 3,000 children* suffer from this disorder (Source: CHOP). The House Resolution 296 was passed and the 3rd week of May is now National Eosinophil Awareness Week.
Below, are the premier websites recommended.
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These are the new diagnostic codes for eosinophilic disorders, and will be used in the coming months. Thanks to everyone who wrote letters to politicians to make this happen.
530.13 - eosinophilic esophagitis
535.7 - eosinophilic gastritis
558.41 - eosinophilic gastroenteritis
558.42 - eosinophilic colitis
Resources
3. American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders www.apfed.org
Phone # 713-498-8216 View 'Just a Glimpse' Video
4. Tube Feeding
Oley Foundation: www.oley.org or call 800-776-OLEY
5. North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (NASPGHAN) www.naspghan.org or call 215-233-0808
7. Cured Foundation Campaign Urging Research for Eosinophilic Diseases. Call Ellyn at 847-793-0071
8. www.thriverx.net Strap wraps
9. Washington D.C. Area Eosinophilic Connection (WAEC)
email: waec-owner@yahoogroups.com
website: http://washingtoneos.org
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* Symptoms of E.D.
- nausea or vomiting
- diarrhea
- poor growth or weight loss
- stomach or chest pain
- reflux that does not improve with treatment
- difficulty swallowing
- poor appetite
- food gets stuck in the throat
- delayed emptying of the stomach
- bloating
- malnutrition
- difficulty sleeping
- back pain
* You need only one symptom for reason to look into the disease. You can only be diagnosed via biopsy thru endoscopy.
Source: The Terrific Tale of Teddy The Tummy book.
Interview with Dr. Furuta-Leading Gastroenterologist for Eosinophilic Disorders
To help this find a cure for this medical condition, PAK has donated:
$300 to CHOP in 2007
$300 to Cured in 2010
$100 to Apfed in 2010
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