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Achalasia
Achalasia is motor disorder of esophagus characterized by impaired relaxation of lower esophageal sphincter
Symptoms of achalasia are
- Dysphagia
- Odynophagia
- Chest pain
- Weight loss
- Aspiration pneumonia
Diagnosis
Following tests are performed for the diagnosis of achalasia
- Upper GI endoscopy to rule out obstructing lesion
- Barium swallow
- Esophageal manometry
Treatment
Following are the treatment options
- Surgery
- Endoscopic pneumatic balloon dilatation
- Oral nifedepine and nitroglycerine
- Botulinum injection
