Achalasia esophageal signs and symptoms pathophysiology investigations and treatment

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What is Achalasia? (Esophagus Nerve Damage) - Overview, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention. Learn more: https://healthery.com/health/achalasia/ • Achalasia is a condition that affects the lower esophagus. This is a serious muscular condition affecting the lower esophageal sphincter, the ring that opens and closes off the esophagus from the stomach. • Patients with Achalasia have esophageal sphincters that open during swallowing, a trait that is abnormal, this leads to a backup of food within the esophagus. The constriction of this musculature is a troubling and painful condition that greatly affects the patient’s quality of life. Achalasia can be hereditary or it can result because of an autoimmune disease. • The symptoms of Achalasia include, intense trouble swallowing, wherein the patient will feel like they are choking. pain in the chest, loss of weight due to lack of nutrients absorbed by the stomach. heartburn and acid reflux. Types of treatment include pneumatic dilation, espohagomyotomy, Botox or other less invasive muscle relaxants. • Achalasia usually presents in elderly patients or those with an existing autoimmune condition. While there is quick cure, most treatments are highly effective and result in vast improvements in the patient’s quality of life. Sometimes multiple co-ordinated treatments are necessary. A change in diet can aid the process of swallowing. Make sure you inform your doctor of any trouble swallowing food, especially if pain and strong discomfort is associated during as well as after, eating meals. • For more information please enjoy the following video presented by healthery.com. • This video is meant for educational purposes and is not medical advice. • Website: https://healthery.com/ • Facebook: / healthery

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