A 25-year-old English woman suffers from a rare condition that makes her vomit at least 60 times a day and does not let her eat or drink anything if not standing. Also known as achalasia, a swallowing ...

Netherlands: A recent retrospective cohort study has shed light on the connection between esophageal Candida infection and an ...

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 ...

achalasia and a multitude of other pseudonyms is now fairly well recognized to consist primarily of a functional obstruction of the lower esophagus that is apparently caused by a failure of ...

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 ...

In a remarkable medical achievement, an 86-year-old man presented to Manipal Hospital Vijayawada with a long-standing history ...

The figures are stills from the linked videos. a; Classical achalasia, showing a dilated esophageal body bird beak-like narrowing of lower esophageal sphincter (see Video 1). b; Vigorous achalasia ...

This condition has made it 'nearly impossible' for Elise to consume food and liquids normally, resulting in her being sick up ...

This case illustrates the variable motility abnormalities that can be present at any one time with overlapping features of esophageal spasm and achalasia.

miscellaneous conditions such as Barrett esophagus, achalasia, and varices; and trauma and perforation. CT is usually performed to clarify findings seen with other imaging modalities or to stage a ...

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 ...