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What Causes Difficulty In Swallowing While Suffering From Achalasia?
Yes my son has achlasia swallowing problems his valve stays shut when it should be open to empty food into the stomach. He has been referred to surgery to permanently keep valove open can we do something else first speech therapy maybe. Also we stayed in a condo which had bed bugs in it we discovered. Could this be the cause of his Problem? Should he be tested for chagas.
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Hello,
Achalasia is a failure of smooth muscle fibers to relax, which can cause the lower esophageal sphincter to remain closed.
So, achalasia is probably the cause of his problem.
I suggest you follow up with a gastrologist for further evaluation and specific treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Achalasia is a failure of smooth muscle fibers to relax, which can cause the lower esophageal sphincter to remain closed.
So, achalasia is probably the cause of his problem.
I suggest you follow up with a gastrologist for further evaluation and specific treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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