An international group has introduced the first clinical guidelines for diagnosing and treating childhood eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGIDs) beyond eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) due to limited existing research.
Collaboratively developed by European and North American pediatric gastroenterology societies, these guidelines categorize non-EoE EGIDs by inflammation location and offer diagnostic and treatment advice. Emphasis is placed on individualized care and the importance of discussing long-term treatment implications with patients and caregivers. The rise in GI eosinophil diseases is noted, and the guidelines aim to aid non-specialized professionals in patient management.