Achalasia

The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to the stomach. You may not be aware of your esophagus until you swallow something too large, too hot, or too cold. You may also notice it when something is wrong. You may feel pain or have trouble swallowing.The most common problem with the esophagus is GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). With GERD, a muscle at the end of your esophagus does not close properly. This allows stomach contents to leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus and irritate it. Over time, GERD can cause damage to the esophagus.Other problems include heartburn, cancer, and eosinophilic esophagitis. Doctors may use various tests to make a diagnosis. These include imaging tests, an upper endoscopy, and a biopsy.Treatment depends on the problem. Some problems get better with over-the-counter medicines or changes in diet. Others may need prescription medicines or surgery.NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Disease Alternative Name

esophagus disorders

cardiospasm

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Dr. Nikhil Kulwal

General Practice

40yr male patient C/o blackish discolration of tongue, burning sensation while eating food, decrease appetite since 4mon...See More

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Dr. Ajay Kumar

General Surgery

A 25 yrs girl having dysphagia for 2 yrs diagnosed a case of achalasia cardia and Heller's myotomy is done.

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Dr. Gowhar Ahmad

HESDING DEPT OF PAEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY OCULOPLATY NEURO OPHTHALMOLOGY

TREATMENT OF ACHYLASIA CARDIA IS HELLER MYOTOMY CUTTING MUSCLE AT THE LOWER END OF OESOPHEAL SYPHINTER TO ALLOW FOOD TO PASS FROM OESOPHAGUS TO STOMACH CAN BE DONE LEPROSCOPICALLY

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As the underlying etiology of achalasia remains unclear, there is currently no curative treatment available for achalasi...See More

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Medi- Insights

Achalasia Cardia

Your patient is experiencing increased trouble eating solid foods and drinking liquids. There is moderate weight loss an...See More

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Dr. Raghuveer Sn

Ayurvedacharya

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A female patient of age 49yrs c/o difficulty in swallowing food and water since 1month... Chief Complaints Difficulty in swallowing Backflow of food Heartburn Chestpain during and after intake of any solid or liquid Vitals Temp-Normal...See More

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Dr. Hardik Ahuja

Internal Medicine

Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)

A male aged 57 years Chief Complaints Dysphagia (x 3 months) Slowly progressive Solids > Liquids Regurgitation *Inve...See More

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Dr. Syam Sundar Patro

Top Radiologist of April

Achalasia cardia.

M.70yrs. Intermittent dysphagia progressive for last 5 years. Loss of weight +, Regurgi...See More

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Dr. Syam Sundar Patro

Top Radiologist of February

Smooth central narrowing of lower end of oesophagus(beak like) with proximal dilatation . Bulging between narrowed and dilated part. Proximal dilated oesophagus has tertiary peristaltic waves. Achalasia cardia.

Dr. Somesh Sharma

General Practice

Chief Complaint A 24 y/o male presented with dysphgia for 2 months and he also has chest pain. No any other complaint. History He has history of gastric cancer and underwent surgery and chemotherapy. Examination Abdomen is s...See More

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