Cardiospasm

Cardiospasm, also known as achalasia, is a rare condition of the esophagus that can lead to difficulty swallowing and reflux of gastric contents. This condition occurs when a circular muscle at the lower end of the esophagus, called the lower esophageal sphincter, does not relax properly when swallowing food.

Cardiospasm can present with a variety of symptoms, including chest pain, difficulty swallowing, vomiting, and heartburn. Some patients may have no symptoms, while others may have severe symptoms that interfere with normal life.

Diagnosis of cardiospasm may include various methods, such as esophagogastroduodenoscopy, barium X-ray studies and esophageal manometry. Treatment may include drug therapy, endoscopic procedures such as botulinum toxin or esophageal dilation, and surgery.

Despite the fact that cardiospasm is a rare disease, its diagnosis and treatment can be complex and require an individual approach to each patient. If you suspect cardiospasm, you should contact a qualified specialist for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Cardiospasm is an abnormal contraction of the lower esophageal sphincter, in which this muscular organ can contract too much and narrow the lumen of the esophagus, preventing food from passing. This causes typical symptoms such as burning and pain in the stomach, belching and heartburn.

Treatment of cardiospasm usually involves the use of prokinetic drugs to normalize the functioning of the alimentary organ, such as domperidone, itopride or metaclopramide. If treatment with these drugs does not help, surgical intervention is required. Surgery involves either electrical stimulation of the lower esophageal muscle or replacement of the lower esophagus. Thus, cardiospasm is a problem in patients suffering from hiatal ulcers, reflux, polyps and other diseases of the esophagus. For some patients, cardiac spasm is a reversible condition; for others, frequent surgical treatment is required.

Those patients diagnosed with cardiospasm should carefully monitor their diet and try to avoid overeating. It is preferable to use soft and pureed foods in the diet, avoiding sour, fatty and fried foods, as well as excessively spicy and salty foods. You should also remember about moderate physical activity, which should be carried out regularly - it will help normalize the shape of the esophagus and improve its functioning.