How to judge the severity of achalasia

The main symptoms

of

achalasia

include dysphagia, retrosternal pain, food reflux, etc. The severity of symptoms can be evaluated using evaluation indicators such as pain, nausea, vomiting, etc. 2

. Esophageal pressure measurement is performed

under the doctor's advice. The catheter is inserted into the esophagus to measure the pressure changes at different parts. For patients with severe achalasia, the pressure of the cardia muscle usually increases or cannot relax.

3. X-ray examination

patients need to cooperate with the doctor to drink liquid containing contrast agent, and then X-ray photography can better show the dilatation of the lower esophagus and stenosis of the cardia muscle.

It is recommended that patients with severe achalasia consult a doctor for further evaluation and diagnosis in time, and treat according to the doctor's advice.