Eosinophilic Esophagitis 101: What You Need To Know
Gastroenterologist Dr. Milli Gupta shares her expertise on Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE), an allergic condition in the esophagus that has serious physical and mental implications for struggling patients. We breakdown exactly what is happening in your throat during a flare up, symptoms that should trigger a call to your doctor, treatment options, and what to expect from food elimination diets designed to identify the triggers that can cause a flare up. This episode is brought to you by The American College of Gastroenterology’s Patient Care Committee.
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Dr. Milli Gupta
Assistant Clinical Professor in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Calgary
Dr. Milli Gupta is an Assistant Clinical Professor in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Calgary. She completed Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology training at the University of Alberta (Canada), followed by an Advanced Esophageal Fellowship at Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN, USA. Dr. Gupta has an active research interest in Barrett’s esophagus, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, esophageal motility and motor disorders. She is the lead for the Eosinophilic Esophagitis Clinic, co-lead for the Southern Alberta Barrett’s Endotherapy Program and the Calgary Gut Motility Center. Her practice is based at the University of Calgary in Alberta Canada.
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