DYSPHAGIA
Difficulty in swallowing from any part of the gut starting from mouth to stomach
CLINICAL EXAMINATION ORAL CAVITY LUMPS IN THE NECK THYROID ANEMIA
BLOOD TESTS HB Serum calcium albumin lFTS
Xray Chest Barium swallow Endoscopy C.T MRI Manometry
Acquired: infective Tonsilitis Supraglottitis Candidiasis Parapharyngeal abscess GERD
Acquired :Drug induced Tetracyclines Vit c Ferrous sulphates Anticholinergics Anti depressants Calcium channel blockers antiemetics
Acquired Foreign body Caustic strictures
Motility disorders Achlasia Diffuse oesophageal spasm Nut cracker oesophagus
Achlasia treatment Balloon myotomy Surgical myotomy
DES and Nut cracker esophagus Involves lower 1/3 mostly High pressure contractions Muscle hypertrophy Manometry Calcium channel blockers for treatment
Esophageal cancer the most important reason for presenting in surgical wards