Question 1

hi, can gerd cause esophageal dysmotility? i dont mean achalasia or sclerodermia. only gerd (les 3mmhg). i have both and non specific. thanks

Accepted Answer

They go together: Your les (lower esophageal sphincter) is hypotensive. The pressure is too low. Normally it should be above 10mmhg. Therefore acid from the stomach can freely go up to your esophagus and therefore gerd. If your physician told you that rest of manometry was unremarkable, you may still have scleroderma. Some foods and medications can decrease the les pressure. Achalasia has a high les pressure.

Question 2

causes of esophageal burning? have eoe and esophageal dismotility.

Accepted Answer

Esophagitis: Eosinophilic esophagitis can cause spasm and delay in esophageal motility. Are u currently being treated? You need to be on a ppi +/- a inhaled steroid that should be swallowed to treat the inflammation..  The burning most likely represents acid reflux that you are having in addition to eoe. You should consult with your GI as soon as possible.

Question 3

what will the treatment be for mild esophageal dysmotility?

Accepted Answer

No great therapy: Chew food well, earring sitting up and wash down with liquids.

Question 4

hi, i know its risk, but my question is. i want to know what will happen, if i go to fundoplication?. i have gerd 3mmhg and dysmotility of esophagus

Accepted Answer

Depends.: Surgery for gerd certainly can help symptoms, but as with any surgery, there can be complications and long-term side effects. Currently, surgery is recommended for gerd only if the patient is refractory to medical therapy. Have you had a good trial of anti-reflux medications? Did they work? These are questions that you will need to answer with your physician before considering any sort of surgery.

Question 5

i am 24.i have total dysmotility of esophagus, severe gerd,les=3mmhg & aerofagia.its been 2y.ipp, procinetic,diet not helping.any treatment solution?

Accepted Answer

GERD: ...can at times be very difficult to treat. If you have been on a PPI and a prokinetic  agent, and obviously have had tests done, then you must be seeing a gastroenterologist. It is possible you need a higher dose or different medication. In some cases, even surgery is necessary for GERD.  I would return to your G.I. doctor to see what the next step is in treatment and/or evaluation. Good luck!

Question 6

antireflux operation failed. medicines and diet have no effect. what is the best treatment solution for non-specific esophageal dysmotility and gerd?

Accepted Answer

Refllux: Given you have maxed out on conventional therapy and are still having troubles I would consider the following:  glyconutrients, bovine colostrum, food allergy testing, probiotics.

https://thedocstu.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-amazing-gut.html

Question 7

would nonspecific esophageal dysmotility make botox injjection for damaged recurrent laryngeal nerve contraindicated? are there better options?

Accepted Answer

Botox for RLN?: Unspecific esopageal dysmotility should not be affected by laryngeal Botox treatment. 
It is difficult to suggest options since I am unclear of what your voice and swallowing issues are, what caused the rln damage and what your vocal cords actually look like. Are you under the care of an ent/ otolaryngologist/ laryngologist?

Question 8

i have dysmotility of esophagus and gerd 3mmhg (scleroderma). will be posibble to do fundoplication in the future if my esophagus will be ok? thanks

Accepted Answer

Not indicated: Esophageal dysmotility is usually a strong contraindication for consideration of fundoplication surgery, as that surgery may cause worsening symptoms or an obstruction.

Question 9

if antireflux operation fails. can esophageal resection be an effective treatment solution for severe non-specific esophageal dysmotility and gerd?thx

Accepted Answer

Last resort: I suggest finding a GI expert familiar with using Botox or inhibition therapy. The GERD originates in the gastric acid of your stomach.

Question 10

hi, i have high dysmotility of esophagus with acid reflux - hypotensive les 3mmhg and it seems like scleroderma, but my skin and blood are ok. thanks?

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Not scleroderma: Well some people with scleroderma can have internal changes without skin changes, your history is missing a lot of information one can use to diagnose scleroderma . You need to see your rheumatologist to clarify your correct diagnosis. The rheumatologist and the gastroenterologist can work together to help clarify your diagnosis.

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Hi, can gerd cause esophageal dysmotility? i dont mean achalasia or sclerodermia. only gerd (les 3mmhg). i have both and non specific. thanks

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Causes of esophageal burning? have eoe and esophageal dismotility.

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What will the treatment be for mild esophageal dysmotility?

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Hi, i know its risk, but my question is. i want to know what will happen, if i go to fundoplication?. i have gerd 3mmhg and dysmotility of esophagus

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I am 24.i have total dysmotility of esophagus, severe gerd,les=3mmhg & aerofagia.its been 2y.ipp, procinetic,diet not helping.any treatment solution?

A member asked:

Antireflux operation failed. medicines and diet have no effect. what is the best treatment solution for non-specific esophageal dysmotility and gerd?

A member asked:

Would nonspecific esophageal dysmotility make botox injjection for damaged recurrent laryngeal nerve contraindicated? are there better options?

A member asked:

I have dysmotility of esophagus and gerd 3mmhg (scleroderma). will be posibble to do fundoplication in the future if my esophagus will be ok? thanks

A member asked:

If antireflux operation fails. can esophageal resection be an effective treatment solution for severe non-specific esophageal dysmotility and gerd?thx

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Hi, i have high dysmotility of esophagus with acid reflux - hypotensive les 3mmhg and it seems like scleroderma, but my skin and blood are ok. thanks?

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