Gastroenteritis, Eosinophilic / Disease

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Gastroenteritis, Eosinophilic

Synonyms of Gastroenteritis, Eosinophilic

EG
EGE
EGID
eosinophilic gastritis
eosinophilic gastroenteropathy
eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a rare digestive disease characterized by the presence of a particular type of white blood cell (eosinophils) in one or more of the three layers that make up the lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, and large intestines.

Organizations related to Gastroenteritis, Eosinophilic

American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders
PO Box 29545
Atlanta GA 30359
Phone #: 713-493-7749
800 #: N/A
e-mail: mail@apfed.org
Home page: http://www.apfed.org
Campaign Urging Research for Eosinophilic Disease (CURED)
2937 Bayberry Dr.
Buffalo Grove IL 60089
Phone #: 847-793-0071
800 #: N/A
e-mail: ellyn@curedfoundation.org
Home page: http://www.curedfoundation.org
Cincinnati Center for Eosinophilic Disorders
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati OH 45229-3039
Phone #: 513-636-2233
800 #: 800-344-2462
e-mail: N/A
Home page: http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/eosinophils
Digestive Disease National Coalition
507 Capitol Court
Washington DC 20002
Phone #: 202-544-7497
800 #: --
e-mail: scott@hmcw.org
Home page: http://www.ddnc.org
Madisons Foundation
PO Box 241956
Los Angeles CA 90024
Phone #: 310-264-0826
800 #: N/A
e-mail: getinfo@madisonsfoundation.org
Home page: http://www.madisonsfoundation.org
NIH/National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
2 Information Way
Bethesda MD 20892-3570
Phone #: 301-654-3810
800 #: 800-891-5389
e-mail: nddic@info.niddk.nih.gov
Home page: http://www.niddk.nih.gov

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