Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE): The Hidden Cause of Swallowing Problems

What Is Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)?

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the esophagus — the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach.In EoE, the immune system overreacts to certain triggers (often foods), causing eosinophils, a type of white blood cell, to accumulate in the esophageal lining.

This inflammation can lead to difficulty swallowing, heartburn that doesn’t respond to acid blockers, chest discomfort, and food getting stuck in the throat or esophagus.

Common Symptoms

• Food or pills “stick” when swallowing
• Needing to drink water to get food down
• Episodes of food impaction (choking on chicken or bread)
• Heartburn or reflux unrelieved by acid blockers
• Chest tightness or pain after meals
• Chronic throat inflammation or cough

Why Conventional Treatments Fall Short

Most patients with EoE are told to take proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or swallowed steroids long-term.
While these may reduce symptoms temporarily, they don’t address the underlying cause of inflammation.
EoE is not just an acid problem — it’s an immune-driven gut issue linked to food allergies, gut inflammation, and microbiome disruption in the digestive tract.

Root Causes Behind EoE

Dr. Rajsree Nambudripad takes a comprehensive, root-cause approach to identify what’s really driving your symptoms:

• Food allergies
• Leaky gut and dysbiosis (imbalance of gut bacteria)
• Immune overactivation and chronic inflammation
• Micronutrient deficiencies that impair healing
• Stress and hormonal imbalances that fuel inflammation

Dr. Rajsree’s Integrative Approach

At OC Integrative Medicine, Dr. Rajsree combines medical insight with functional nutrition and gut repair strategies to help you heal from the inside out.

Step 1: Identify Triggers

• IgE food-allergy testing
• Personalized elimination-diet plan

Step 2: Heal the Gut

• Comprehensive gut-microbiome testing
• Gut-healing supplements such as Digestive Enzyme Pro, IgG Guard, and L Glutamine
• Key probiotics including Probiotic 100 Billion and S. boulardii

Step 3: Calm the Immune System

• Optimize nutrients such as Vitamin D for immune balance
• Personalized anti-inflammatory supplements
• Stress and adrenal-support protocols
• Hormone balancing when indicated

Step 4: Maintain Remission

• Careful food reintroduction
• Long-term gut and immune support
• Strategies to prevent relapse and avoid chronic PPI dependence

Watch Dr. Rajsree’s Video on EoE

Please watch Dr. Rajsree’s video above to understand her philosophy on EoE. Learn how Eosinophilic Esophagitis develops — and how you can begin to heal naturally.

Ready to Get to the Root Cause?

If you’ve been told you have acid reflux or struggle to swallow certain foods, you may actually have Eosinophilic Esophagitis — and it can be healed naturally.

Submit an application to begin your root-cause healing journey.