What are the symptoms of cardiospasm?
May 14, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
Symptoms of cardiospasm include difficulty swallowing, abdominal bloating, and esophageal swelling. Cardiospasm is generally a condition caused by damage to the esophageal nerve function. Acute contraction at the cardia may lead to difficulty swallowing, preventing food from entering the gastrointestinal tract normally. If cardiospasm remains unresolved for a prolonged period, food cannot properly enter the gastrointestinal tract.
Achalasia symptoms include difficulty swallowing, abdominal distension, and esophageal swelling. The details are as follows:
1. Difficulty Swallowing
Achalasia is generally a condition caused by damage to the esophageal nerve function. As the lower esophageal sphincter undergoes acute contraction, it may lead to difficulty swallowing, preventing food from passing normally into the gastrointestinal tract.
2. Abdominal Distension
If achalasia persists without relief over a long period, food cannot enter the gastrointestinal tract properly, which may impair normal digestion and absorption due to inadequate gastric acid secretion. This can result in the production of hydrogen sulfide gas, leading to abdominal distension.
3. Esophageal Swelling
Achalasia may prevent the lower esophageal sphincter from effectively blocking the upward flow of stomach acid, causing acid reflux. This irritates the esophageal mucosa, resulting in congestion and swelling.
In addition, other possible symptoms of achalasia include loss of appetite, chest pain behind the sternum, and coughing. Patients experiencing discomfort should seek timely medical attention at a reputable healthcare facility, where treatment options such as endoscopic placement of a metallic stent may be considered.
