Question 1

has anyone heard of achalasia?

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Achalasia: This is a narrowing of the esophagus which can be very painful.  Sometimes it can be treated by dilating the esophagus to reduce the pain and narrowing.  You should see a gastroenterologist for further treatment.

Question 2

its achalasia curable?

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Many treatments: Sometimes certain medications can improve early achalasia, lower esophageal sphincter treated directly by forceful dilation with patient swallowing  tube with a balloon. Balloon is placed across the lower sphincter with help of x-rays, and balloon is blown up suddenly for dilation.Sphincter can be cut surgically, called esophagomyotomy.Another treatment is Botox  placement in muscle by scope.

Question 3

anyone here treat dysphagia or achalasia?

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All the time: There are many causes of dysphagia. If you have achalasia, the best treatment is an esophageal myotomy.

Question 4

should you peg  a patient with achalasia?

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NO evidence: Achalasia (cardia) is a benign disease, dysphagia or difficulty of swallowing could be cured by ballon dilatation or by surgery , do not need peg feeding , if a gastric tube feeding is done could be due to some other reason.

Question 5

how dangerous is the surgery for achalasia?

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Quite safe: Provided you seek an experienced surgeon. There are always risks with any surgery, but a laparoscopic myotomy is quite safe.

Question 6

has anyone cured an illness called achalasia?

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Esophageal dilation: Achalasia is more common in older patients and is associated with food trapping in the lower esophagus.  Fil station is the primary treatment which frequently needs to be performed again as this condition frequently recurs.  See a GI specialist.

Question 7

can achalasia be diagnosed with an endoscopy?

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YES: it is in fact an essential part of the diagnosis and treatment of this disorder!

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 8

what to do if i have an illness called achalasia?

Accepted Answer

See a G.I. doc: Achalasia is a disease resulting from damage to the nerves in the muscles of the lower esophagus, keeping them from being able to relax and making swallowing difficult. There is nothing you can do on your own to make this better. There are several medicinal, endoscopic, and surgical treatments available, which your G.I. doc can evaluate and go over with you. Do not delay. Good luck.

Question 9

can people have achalasia and still be on the job?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You should be able to work with achalasia. If the symptoms are extreme, however, this may not be the case.

Question 10

what does the surgical procedure of achalasia involve?

Accepted Answer

Myotomy: Which means cutting of the muscle sphincter at the bottom of the esophagus. A partial "wrap" or anti reflux procedure is usually added.

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