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...from the mouth to the stomach, where the majority of digestion begins. Disorders of the Esophagus The LES prevents the stomach contents and acids from coming up into the esophagus. When the LES does not work properly, stomach acids can travel backwards into the esophagus, a condition we know as reflux. This can lead to symptoms like heartburn, coughing, or hoarseness. When reflux occurs frequently and causes symptoms, this is known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease...

...start of symptoms. We had our diagnosis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis.” When the gastroenterologist referred them back to an allergist for additional testing, Jake tested positive for allergies to more than 40 different foods. Jake didn’t have enough “safe” foods to survive on; almost everything he ate was causing symptoms. “It was a mess. We tried to find a diet he could eat, but eventually, it was a losing battle,” says Chanda. Nutritional Management and Outcome: Unable...

...Patient History: Riley was only a few days old when he started experiencing severe diarrhea and spitting up. His parents Michele and John switched him almost immediately from Good Start to soy formula since they had experienced similar symptoms with their two older daughters who had done well on the soy. Unfortunately Riley’s symptoms persisted and he developed a rash on his face. Doctors diagnosed him with reflux and “normal” infant facial rash. “My...

...Patient History: Sawyer was only one month old when she began to suffer from projectile vomiting, skin rashes, chronic cold symptoms and constipation. She was always extremely fussy while eating and would cry inconsolably until she fell asleep. Sawyer’s pediatrician said that she had colic and acid reflux and that after treating both of those conditions her symptoms would pass. Unfortunately, as time went on, Sawyer’s condition continued to worsen and Sawyer’s mother Staci...

...but Ryleigh didn’t get any better. Her parents tried many different formulas, but Ryleigh’s symptoms only got worse. Finally, when Ryleigh was three months old, the pediatrician referred her to a gastroenterologist who recommended Neocate Infant. Within the first week, Michelle noticed an 85-90% improvement in Ryleigh’s symptoms. Ryleigh’s specialist recommended Neocate because he discovered that she was allergic to the proteins found in milk. Neocate is a hypoallergenic formula made up of individual amino...

...tube-fed pumped breastmilk. Within just a few days, he began showing signs of dairy protein intolerance, including excess fussiness and gassiness just after eating, arching, vomiting, mucus in his stools and diarrhea. His mom eliminated dairy from her diet and that seemed to improve his condition some and he started gaining a little weight. After a couple weeks, Roland was weaned from the tube and sent home. Unfortunately, once at home, his symptoms continued to...

...cost, fewer allergens tested. Atopic Patch Test (APT) – Skin exposure to allergen over long period of time (24 – 72 hours). Used to assess non-IgE food allergy responses. Advantages: Assesses late onset of symptoms, can help to identify allergens for patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis or Atopic Dermatitis. Disadvantages: Highly variable in testing method, preparations and results. Oral Food Challenge – Specific foods are introduced to patient and symptoms are assessed. Must be a double...

...medical condition in which someone has recurring seizures. It is estimated that 2.9 million people in the United States are living with epilepsy. This condition can occur at any age, however it is more likely in children under the age of 2 years old and adults over the age of 65. Epilepsy is the 4th most common neurological disease after migraine, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease.[1] Common Epilepsy Symptoms Epilepsy is a medical condition in which...