Patients living with: Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis

Data highlights from the Invitae Patient Insights Network

Who are we?

Who Are We?

Patients: 270 Ages: 2 to >60

Male
30% Male
Female
69% Female

Impact on our lives

iImpact On Our Lives

Frequent doctor visits

37% 2 - 6 times a year
21% 1 - 3 times per month

Major episodes of care

been to the ER
51% been to the ER
been admitted to hospital
38% been admitted to hospital
had surgery
10% had surgery

A combination of treatments

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Prescription medication 37% Special diet/nutrition 30% Over-the-counter supplements, vitamins, herbs, remedies 18%

Getting diagnosed

Getting diagnosed

Initial symptoms

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

Average age at diagnosis

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

Extensive testing

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

Different types of tests

Different Types of Tests
19

Diagnosing specialty

  • Gastroenterology
  • Allergy/Immunology
  • General Practitioner/General Internal Medicine

Patients everywhere are eager to help find better treatments

Better Treatments

94% want to be contacted about trials

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