Oesophageal treatment

# Achalasia Dilatation in Lahore

Achalasia is a condition in which the lower food-pipe muscle does not relax normally and the oesophagus has difficulty moving food downward. Pneumatic dilatation is one possible treatment for selected patients.

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Symptoms and assessment Treatment choices What dilatation involves Follow-up Common questions
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## Symptoms and assessment

Common concerns include difficulty swallowing liquids and solids, regurgitation, chest discomfort and weight loss. Diagnosis usually requires specialist testing because other conditions can cause similar symptoms.

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## Treatment choices

Management may include pneumatic dilatation, surgical or endoscopic myotomy, medicines or other approaches. Age, health, test findings, local expertise and patient preference all influence the decision.

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## What dilatation involves

A specially positioned balloon is inflated across the lower oesophageal muscle to reduce resistance. The procedure has meaningful risks and is not appropriate for every patient.

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## Follow-up

Symptom review and sometimes repeat testing help assess response. Urgent assessment is needed after treatment for severe chest pain, breathing difficulty, fever, repeated vomiting, bleeding or worsening swallowing.

FAQ

## Questions patients often ask

Does achalasia affect solids only?+

Unlike many mechanical narrowings, achalasia can cause difficulty with both liquids and solids.

Is dilatation the only treatment?+

No. Several options exist, and an individual discussion is needed to compare likely benefits and risks.

Can symptoms return?+

Symptoms can recur after treatment. Ongoing gastroenterology follow-up is important.

Related care

## Continue exploring

Endoscopy↗Stricture dilatation↗Swallowing difficulty↗

Appointments in Lahore

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