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Achlasia cardia

Achlasia cardia

Characterised by impared LES relaxation with difficulty in swallowing

Symptoms

  • Dysphagia
  • Chest pain
  • Weight loss
  • Aspiration pneumonia Addison disease, Carcinoid syndrome, Hyperthyroidism
  • Nasal regurgitation Crohn disease , Ulcerative Colitis

Diagnosis

  • Upper gi endoscopy for identifying obstruction
  • Barium Swallow
  • Manometry

Treatment include

  • POEMs
  • Endoscopic pneumatic dilatation
  • Surgery