Dysphagia is difficulty in swallowing of food. Mainly of two types based level of obstruction:
- Oropharyngeal
- Mechanical – Due to obstructive pathology
- Transfer – Mainly due to neuromuscular pathology
- Oesophageal
- Mechanical
- Esophageal stricture
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal web
- Extrinsic compression of compression by lymph nodes
- Motor
- Achalasia cardia
- Mechanical
Diagnosis
Following test are required for diagnosis:
- Endoscopy
- Barium swallow
- Esophageal manometry
- CECT chest
Treatment
Treatment depends upon the cause and includes:
- Endoscopy and dilatation for stricture
- Stent placement for malignancy
- Balloon dilatation and medications for Achalasia
Dr. Kapil Sharma
MBBS, MD, DM Gastroenterology
Director and Head Gastroenterology Batra Hospital and Medical research centre, New Delhi.
He had more than 15 years of experience in field of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
As a committed doctor, he had undergone advance endoscopic training in endoscopic ultrasound and third space endoscopy. Now he is amongst few Gastroenterologist across the country who do interventional endoscopic ultrasound and per oral endoscopic myotomy.