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Eosinophilic Gastritis Gastroenterologist
GastroDoxs is a medical facility with a specialist in the field of management of eosinophilic gastritis in Houston, a correct diagnosis, specially designed elimination diets, specific medications, and minimum invasive treatment. Get Dependable it based on his type of expertise and Lisinopril long-lasting. Book your consultation now.
Dr. Scott Liu, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with over six years of experience and a background in military medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, completed his Internal Medicine residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and finished his Gastroenterology fellowship through the National Capital Consortium. Dr. Liu provides comprehensive care for a broad range of digestive conditions, including abdominal pain, acid reflux, liver disease, chronic diarrhea, and colon cancer screening. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and is known for his disciplined, patient-focused approach and clear communication.
Common Causes and Risk Factors
Food allergies such as dairy, soy, wheat, eggs, or nuts
Environmental allergens like pollen, dust mites, or mold
Family history of eosinophilic or other allergic conditions
Coexisting allergic disorders- asthma, eczema, or eosinophilic esophagitis
An overactive immune response to otherwise harmless substances
Signs and Symptoms
Stomach pain or abdominal cramps
Nausea, vomiting, or reflux
Early satiety or bloating after meals
Poor appetite, unintentional weight loss, or malnutrition
Occasional diarrhea or blood in the stool (in severe cases)
How Dr. Scott Diagnoses This Condition?
Dr. Scott uses a step-by-step approach:
Medical History and Exam
He examines your symptoms-epigastric pain, nausea, early satiety or bloating, and history of food or environmental allergy and family history of eosinophilic disorders-in particular.
Blood Tests
We perform a complete blood count as the presence of increased eosinophils, determine the level of IgE, and exclude parasite infections or other similar causes of gastritis.
Endoscopy with Biopsy
Upper endoscopy inspects the stomach lining for swelling, erosions or furrowing.
Multiple tissue samples are taken to count eosinophils per high-power field and confirm eosinophilic infiltration.
Imaging Studies
A CT scan or abdominal ultrasound should be done in case of necessity to exclude other GI diseases and evaluate the presence of gastric wall thickening.
Treatment
Our Team offers a full range of care for eosinophilic gastritis.
1. Lifestyle and Dietary Adoptions.
Elimination diets-they avoid common triggers such as dairy, soy, wheat, eggs, nuts and shellfish.
Nutrition to maintain balanced nutrition and sufficient intake of nutrients.
Stringent greeting methods like walking, yoga and better sleeping habits.
2. Medications
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to decrease the amount of acid secreted and make the stomach feel better.
Flare-up corticosteroids in order to manage inflammation in the short run.
Biologics or other immune-modulating medications in case of the insufficiency of diet and acid blockers.
3. Minimal or Technologically Advanced Surgeries.
Endoscopic dilation to expand and dilate every stricture.
Delivery of topical steroids into the stomach lining by using endoscope.
Dr. Scott Liu, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with over six years of experience and a background in military medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, completed his Internal Medicine residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and finished his Gastroenterology fellowship through the National Capital Consortium. Dr. Liu provides comprehensive care for a broad range of digestive conditions, including abdominal pain, acid reflux, liver disease, chronic diarrhea, and colon cancer screening. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and is known for his disciplined, patient-focused approach and clear communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon will I feel better?
Most of the patients are relieved after a few weeks of treatment. Dr. Scott makes your care plan personalized to make you feel better in a short period.
Is this condition lifelong?
Eosinophilic gastritis may be chronic, and in the majority of individuals, dietary changes and medication under the care of Dr. Scott help the patients live a normal life in the long run.
Will I always need steroids?
Steroids are normally defined as short-term acutes, which involve reduction in inflammation. The majority of the patients reduce their dose after the symptoms are contained.
Can kids get this too?
Yes. Eosinophilic gastritis is also present in adults and children, and Dr. Scott offers specialized treatment to all age groups.
Why is an endoscopy needed?
The gold standard method to prove the presence of eosinophilic gastritis is an endoscopy with a biopsy of gastric guizac that examined stomach tissue and eliminated other diseases.
What foods should I avoid?
The typical agents are dairy, soy, wheat, eggs, nuts and shellfish. Dr. Scott can suggest elimination diet and nutritionist help to identify which specific triggers you are sensitive to.
Can this lead to cancer?
No. Eosinophilic gastritis is a disorder of inflammation, not a cancerous disorder and will not result in an increased risk of cancer.
