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The Top Symptoms Of Achalasia

Dr. Vikas Singla is a leading Achalasia doctor in Delhi. He has worked in an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital for multiple years and joined the Department of Gastroenterology at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in 2012.

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The Top Symptoms Of Achalasia

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  1. The Top Symptoms of Achalasia Achalasia is a rare disorder that makes it difficult for liquid and solid food to pass from the swallowing tube that connects the mouth and stomach. This tube is called an esophagus. The symptoms of achalasia can generally be managed by endoscopy, minimally invasive therapy, or surgery. Symptoms of achalasia Symptoms of achalasia ideally develop gradually and become worse with time if the condition is left untreated. Its major symptoms include: Difficulty in swallowing (patients may feel like food or drink is stuck in their throat) Regurgitating food or saliva Heartburn Belching Pneumonia

  2. Vomiting Coughing at night Weight loss due to malnutrition Chest pain that comes and goes

  3. Top achalasia doctor in Delhi usually suggests a Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) to people suffering from this condition. Under this procedure, the surgeon shall insert an endoscope down the throat of the patients through their mouth. Subsequently, it creates an incision in the inside lining of the esophagus. The surgeon then cuts the muscle at the lower end of the esophageal sphincter to allow food to pass into the stomach. In many cases, POEM is combined with or followed by fundoplication to help prevent GERD. The Best Doctor For Treating Achalasia Dr. Vikas Singla is a leading Achalasia doctor in Delhi. He has worked in an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital for multiple years and joined the Department of Gastroenterology at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in 2012. He recently has taken over the position of Director and Head of the Max Centre for Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy at Max Hospital, Saket. People can always contact Dr. Vikas Singla for the proper diagnosis and treatment of achalasia. You can find the contact details on his website easily. Website: http://www.drvikassingla.com/

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