Patients living with: Eosinophilic Gastritis

Data highlights from the Invitae Patient Insights Network

Who are we?

Who Are We?

Patients: 128 Ages: 4 to >60

Male
31% Male
Female
66% Female

Impact on our lives

iImpact On Our Lives

Frequent doctor visits

56% 2 - 6 times a year
12% 7 - 11 times a year

Major episodes of care

been to the ER
53% been to the ER
been admitted to hospital
37% been admitted to hospital
had surgery
10% had surgery

A combination of treatments

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Prescription medication 39% Special diet/nutrition 26% Over-the-counter supplements, vitamins, herbs, remedies 17%

Getting diagnosed

Getting diagnosed

Initial symptoms

Initial Symptoms
  • Gastrointestinal problems
  • Pain
  • Change in bowel and/or bladder habits

Average age at diagnosis

Average Age at Diagnosis
23 Year(s) old
1 >60
Youngest AGE RANGE Oldest

Extensive testing

  • BiopsyBiopsy
  • Blood testsBlood tests
  • Physical examinationPhysical examination
  • Medical historyMedical history
  • OtherOther

Different types of tests

Different Types of Tests
17

Diagnosing specialty

  • Gastroenterology
  • Allergy/Immunology
  • Did not see a doctor or healthcare provider for this condition

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Better Treatments

86% want to be contacted about trials

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