Eosinophilic Oesophagitis

Acceptability at Recruitment

QUALIFIED

Acceptability at CT / Work-Up

QUALIFIED

Individual at Risk

Donor / Recipient

Explanation of Condition

Disease caused by white blood cells (eosinophils) building up in the digestive system due to reaction to foods, allergens, or acid reflux. Most commonly affects the oesophagus where injured tissue causes difficulty swallowing; but can affect other parts of the guy. Is considered immune-mediated or may exist with other autoimmune disorders.

Guidance

Discuss with medical officer

Unacceptable

If ongoing symptoms (e.g. swallowing problems), currently under investigation or requiring treatment.

Acceptable

May be acceptable if completed/off treatment and symptoms resolved and not associated with another underlying autoimmune condition

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

Eosinophilic esophagitis

Eosinophilic colitis: Injury to large intestine

Eosinophilic gastroenteritis

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

2/2/2026