Achalasia

Achalasia is an esophageal disorder, where lower esophageal sphincter is impaired due to motor dysfunction.

Symptoms

• Dysphagia

• Chest pain

• Weight loss

• Odynophagia

• Aspiration pneumonia

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of achalasia includes:

• Upper GI endoscopy for identifying obstructing lesion

• Barium swallow

• Esophageal manometry

Treatment

Treatment options include:

• Surgery

• Botulinum injection

• Oral nifedipine and nitroglycerine

• Endoscopic pneumatic balloon dilatation

The main treatment modalities include Surgery and endoscopic dilatation.

Need Expert Medical Guidance for Achalasia?

Consult University Gold Medalist Dr. Ankita Gupta at Gastro Liver Endoscopy Centre, Greater Kailash-I, New Delhi for customized diagnostic evaluations.