Achalasia: Everything You Should Know About This Rare Esophageal Disorder
Achalasia is a relatively rare esophageal motility disorder that affects the way food and liquids pass through the esophagus into the stomach. It is characterized by the inability of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to relax properly during swallowing, leading to difficulty in moving food down into the stomach. Dr. […]
GutSpeak 2: The case of the annoying Achalasia
Mrs. S, a 30-year-old female, presented with complaints of difficulty in swallowing, chest pain, regurgitation of food, and weight loss over the last 3 months. She was investigated for these symptoms by Dr. Srivatsan Gurumurthy, underwent an Upper GI endoscopy and Barium Swallow study, and was diagnosed with a condition called […]