Achalasia cardia is a swallowing disorder that falls into an unusual category. It’s both very rare as well as one of the most common causes of motor-related swallowing difficulty. The condition only ...

Q: When should I consult a doctor? A: If you find it difficult to swallow or experience painful swallowing, in spite of treatment for achalasia, you should immediately consult a gastroenterologist. A: ...

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released a clinical practice update synthesizing current available evidence and expert opinion on peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) to treat ...

SRM Prime Hospital in Chennai enhances oesophageal disorder treatment with the advanced EndoFLIP sensor-based technology for ...

Every year on the last day of February, the world comes together to observe Rare Disease Day. This global campaign is dedicated to raising awareness about rare diseases and the challenges faced by ...

Aspiration: A condition in which food, liquids, saliva or vomit is inhaled into the respiratory tract. Barrett’s Esophagus: Damage to the lower portion of the esophagus. Gastroesophageal Reflux ...

Achalasia cardia is a mild esophageal disorder the food pipe that impairs its functioning to deliver food to the stomach. Most children eat happily running, playing, taking bites between. Occasionally ...

‘Achalasia cardia’— an uncommon disorder, which makes the smooth muscle of the oesophagus or food pipe fail to contract resulting in problems in swallowing food, has been set right by the doctors at ...

Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a novel endoscopic procedure initially developed for achalasia, combining the performance of surgical myotomy with safety profile of an endoscopic procedure POEM ...

Manipal Hospital, Vijayawada, has completed 200 Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) procedures for patients suffering from Achalasia Cardia, a rare swallowing disorder of the esophagus. To commemorate ...