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
Synonyms Esophageal spasm, cardiac spasm, cardiac spasm, narrowing of the esophagus English:achalasia Definition Achalasia Achalasia is a rare disease which is based on a neuromuscular dysfunction (i.e. a disturbance in the interaction of muscles and nerves) of the oesophagus. The main symptom is the lack of relaxation of the lower oesophageal sphincter (lower esophageal sphincter), … Achalasia
Complications A very dangerous complication of achalasia is the inhalation of food residues (aspiration). Patients are particularly at risk at night when the reflexes and thus the gag reflex are weakened. If the inhaled food (aspirate) reaches the lower airways, a life-threatening pneumonia (aspiration pneumonia) can occur. The delayed passage of the food can lead … Complications | Achalasia
