What Causes Recurrence Of Achalasia?

Posted on Mon, 13 Jul 2015

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Question : Hello Dr. I am suffering from achalasia cardia disorder for last 3 years. I have undergone dialation in 2012 November. Again I am feeling the problem. Any suggestion

Answered by Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hello

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for the query
Possible that you have recurrence of disease
Worthwhile getting an repeat ugi endoscopy
Manometry done before deciding on further treatment plans
You can be a candidate for repeat dilatation, surgery or a novel procedure called Poems
Which involves cutting muscle layer of esophagus from inside.
Hope this answers your query
Wish you a speedy recovery

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj