Definition The word esophageal narrowing actually explains itself. The oesophagus becomes narrowed, which means that food can no longer be adequately transported to the stomach. Mostly the lower part of the esophagus is affected. As a rule, middle-aged people between 40 and 50 are affected by a narrowing of the esophagus. A narrowing of the … Esophageal narrowing
Symptoms of esophageal narrowing The symptoms of a narrowing of the esophagus are mainly determined by the restricted transport of food into the stomach. Those affected typically find it more difficult to swallow food (dysphagia), as the body tries to overcome the increased pressure caused by the narrowing in the esophagus by swallowing more forcefully. … Symptoms of esophageal narrowing | Esophageal narrowing
Esophageal narrowing in newborn babies In babies, a congenital esophageal malformation can lead to a narrowing of the esophagus, but this occurs relatively rarely. A narrowing can occur, for example, after esophageal surgery for congenital esophageal atresia (esophagus = esophagus). An esophageal atresia is a missing lower opening of the esophagus into the stomach. In … Esophageal narrowing in newborn babies | Esophageal narrowing
Therapy of achalasia 1. drug therapy of achalasia: drugs are helpful especially at the beginning of an achalasia disease. The long-term results are rather disappointing. In the case of achalasia, drugs are used to reduce the tension (muscle tone) of the smooth muscles (the muscles of the oesophageal sphincter). The available preparations, such as calcium … Achalasia therapy
Achalasia (“non-ass flaccidity”) is a functional disorder of the oesophagus, which manifests itself through difficulty swallowing, choking, burping and/or chest pain and is very restrictive for those affected in their daily lives. If conservative treatment approaches are not able to improve the achalasia sufficiently, surgery can be resorted to. In this procedure, the muscles of … Achalasia surgery
