Achalasia in the presence of a minimally dilated esophagus can mimic GERD. Patients with achalasia complain of heartburn as well as dysphagia, with the latter responding poorly to bougie dilation.

Discover top medications for 'treating Achalasia'? This page compiles essential information on generic and brand-name drugs specifically used for Achalasia treatment.Here, you can explore dosages ...

Another potential cause of esophageal spasm is spastic achalasia, a rare motility disorder (trouble moving food through the body). With spastic achalasia, your esophageal muscles don't contract ...

[28] An upper GI series is useful. A characteristic so-called bird's beak is usually seen in patients with achalasia. A dilated, sigmoid esophagus may be present in patients with long-standing ...

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The symptoms include pain and discomfort after eating. Symptoms of achalasia are similar to other digestive disorders, and specific tests are conducted to rule out other disease conditions.

The POEM procedure is performed by endoscope. There is no incision in the chest or abdomen. The endoscope (a thin flexible tube) is passed through the patient's mouth into the esophagus. Using a blade ...

A laparoscopic Heller myotomy is a surgical procedure used to treat achalasia, a condition in which the esophagus doesn't push food and liquid into the stomach effectively and the lower esophageal ...

Dr. Jain presented a video titled ‘A novel surgical technique for esophageal perforation following endoscopic dilatation of Achalasia’ under the Esophagus category at the conference.