Bella

18 years old

Photographer & ausEE volunteer who has been living with EoE for most of her life

After failing to grow and thrive at only 4 months of age, Bella’s parents sought prompt medical attention. Following eventual referral to a gastroenterologist who performed an endoscopy and biopsy of her oesophagus, Bella was diagnosed with EoE at 18 months of age. For Bella, life without EoE is unknown. Her disease does, however, make her feel different, and certainly impacts her social life.