Dysphagia Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 questions that must be asked to a patient presenting with dysphagia?
A
Was there difficulty swallowing solids and liquids from the start?
is it difficult to make the swallowing movement?
is swallowing painful?
is the dysphagia intermittent or constant and getting worse?
does the neck bulge or gurgle on drinking?
2
Q
What is achalasia?
A
the lower oesophageal sphincter fails to relax causing regurgetationand dysphagia.
3
Q
What causes achalasia?
A
degeneration of he myenteric plexus
4
Q
How is achalasia diagnosed and treated?
A
barium swallow,
PPIs
endoscopic balloon dilation
