Dysphagia
Oesophageal Cancer
Oesophageal Cancer
Dysphagia is symptom of esophageal disease food pipe. Swallowing difficulty is termed as DYSPHAGIA.
Causes of dysphagia/Swallowing difficulty are
Esophagitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease/GERD or Acid reflux
Hiatal Hernia
Achalasia Cardia
Oesophageal Cancer
Esophaegal Tumour (Leiomyoma)
Esophageal Diverticulum
Weight of more than 5-10 kgs in 3 months along with difficult swallowing is a warning sign of serious underlying disease that needs workup from specialist
Diagnosis is done by Gastroscopy and Biopsy and CT scan of Abdomen and CT scan of chest.
Dysphagia treatment or Swallowing difficulty Treatment depends upon the cause.
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Oesophageal Cancer
Oesophageal Cancer
Oesophageal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer Symptoms-
Swallowing difficulty is the earliest and predominant symptom of Esophageal cancer. Initially difficulty in swallowing is for solid food then liquids last to even saliva
Significant weight loss
Blood Vomit
Excess salivation
Dehydration
Esophageal Cancer Diagnosis is done by Endoscopy Biopsy, CT Scan of Chest Abdomen and PET Scan
Treatment depends upon the stage of the disease. Surgery (Esophagectomy)
Chemoradiation,
Stent Insertion
PEG insertion and Feeding Jejunostomy are the options for Esophageal Cancer Treatment
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Abdominal Hernia
Abdominal Hernia
Abdominal Hernia
Hernia is a protrusion of internal abdominal contents outside abdomen through a defect in abdominal wall.
Types of Hernia -
Groin Hernia - Inguinal Femoral Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Incisional Hernia - protrusion through a previous operation site
Epigastric Hernia
Diagnosis is done by Examination by Hernia Surgeon
Treatment - Surgery is the only treatment for Hernia. Earlier the better otherwise complications of intestinal obstruction gangrene and perforation can happen leading to risky complicated expensive surgery.
Hiatal Hernia
Abdominal Hernia
Abdominal Hernia
Hiatal hernia is an internal hernia. The protrusion of part of the stomach from the abdomen into the chest along with oesophagus.
Symptoms -
Burps Burning in Chest Vomiting Pain in abdomen Indigestion
Diagnosis is done by Gastroscopy and CT scan of the Abdomen
Treatment may be nonsurgical or surgical depending upon the Symptoms and Grade of Hiatal Hernia. Laparoscopy surgery for hiatal hernia is done routinely by Advanced laparoscopic Hernia Surgeon if medical treatment is not working and lifestyle is disturbed because of the symptoms.
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