How to diagnose achalasia of esophagus and cardia?

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Esophageal motility disorder is the most common in patients with achalasia. Its etiology is unknown, and it is generally believed that it is caused by esophageal neuromuscular dysfunction. The age of onset is between 20 and 60 years old, male is more than female. How to diagnose achalasia? Let's talk about it now.

How to diagnose achalasia of esophagus and cardia?

First, this disease is characterized by dysphagia, esophageal motility disorder, decreased peristalsis, relaxation of lower esophageal sphincter and spasm of gastric cardia. Due to the obstruction of esophageal emptying, due to abnormal esophageal dilatation, the esophageal cavity often accumulates food, so it is also known as megaesophagus disease, also known as cardiac spasm.

Second: dysphagia, vomiting, chest pain are the main symptoms of the disease. The more obvious the mental tension and emotional fluctuation. Eating too cold, too spicy food can cause symptoms. Dysphagia is often prevented by symptoms of sternum and pain after a few months of feeling, occasionally attacks, suddenly unable to swallow, often can not be alleviated.

Third: due to food inhalation reflux, patients may have repeated respiratory tract infections, pneumonia, atelectasis, lung abscess, and even asphyxia, especially in sleep. The symptom of esophageal cancer was significantly higher than that of the general population.

matters needing attention

If necessary, every night before going to bed esophageal drainage to prevent the occurrence of respiratory complications. If the medical treatment is invalid, the severe cases can be treated by operation.