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Inflammatory Eosinophilic Disease Care in Laguna Niguel, CA

Eosinophils are white blood cells that can accumulate in tissues such as the esophagus and cause long-lasting inflammation. This page explains what to bring if you are asking the Laguna Niguel office about an eosinophilic condition.

Eosinophilic Disease Care | Laguna Niguel, CA | Modena

Clinical Overview

About Eosinophilic Conditions in Laguna Niguel

Eosinophilic conditions involve higher-than-usual numbers of eosinophils in blood or tissue. In the esophagus they can cause trouble swallowing, food sticking, chest discomfort, or feeding difficulty in children, and diagnosis often depends on a biopsy.

Bring endoscopy and pathology reports, blood eosinophil counts with dates, and a list of medicines already tried. Note which foods are hard to swallow and whether symptoms have changed after diet adjustments or acid-reducing medicines.

Vinay Mehta, MD lists eosinophilic esophagitis among his clinical interests. Call (949) 364-2900 on a weekday between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM to ask whether the Laguna Niguel office can evaluate your concern and which reports to send in advance.

For a broader clinical overview, read the eosinophilic disease evaluation guide.

Local clinic: Modena Health Laguna Niguel, 28202 Cabot Road, Suite 105, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. Phone: 949-364-2900.

Clinical references: NIH: Eosinophilic Disorders and NIDDK: Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

Meet Our Experts

Your Trusted Providers at Modena Health in Laguna Niguel

Warner W. Carr, MD | Allergist & Immunologist in Laguna Niguel | Modena Health

Warner W. Carr, MD

Allergist & Immunologist

Vinay Mehta, MD | Allergist & Immunologist in Laguna Niguel | Modena Health

Vinay Mehta, MD

Allergist & Immunologist

Cheryl Carr, FNP-C | Nurse Practitioner in Laguna Niguel | Modena Health

Cheryl Carr, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

Craig Woo, PA | Physician Assistant in Laguna Niguel | Modena Health

Craig Woo, PA

Physician Assistant

Stephanie Raymundo, PA | Physician Assistant in Laguna Niguel | Modena Health

Stephanie Raymundo, PA

Physician Assistant

Frequently Asked Questions

Eosinophilic Condition Questions in Laguna Niguel

Trouble swallowing, food getting stuck, heartburn-like pain that does not respond to usual treatment, and feeding problems in children can be associated. These symptoms can have other causes, so evaluation is needed.

Bring endoscopy and biopsy reports, blood eosinophil counts, a medicine history, and notes on foods that are hard to swallow or that seem to worsen symptoms.

Do not begin restrictive diets without guidance. Ask the office what to do before the visit, because changing your diet may affect how results are interpreted.

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