What can be done for esophageal dysmotility?

HOW IS ESOPHAGEAL DYSMOTILITY TREATED?

• Medications to reduce the spasms.
• Botox (botulinum toxin) injections into the area of dysmotility.
• Balloon dilation of the lower esophagus to disrupt dysmotility.
• Heller myotomy, a minimally invasive, laparoscopic surgical procedure.

Can esophageal dysmotility be cured?

The primary underlying neuropathology process in patients with achalasia cannot be cured; therefore, the primary goal of treatment is symptomatic relief.

What drugs are used to treat esophageal dysmotility?

Commonly used medications for patients with esophageal motility disorders include calcium channel blockers, smooth muscle relaxants, anticholinergics, and antianxiety medications.

What causes esophageal dysmotility?

There is not one primary cause for esophageal motility disorder. The causes will be specific to the particular condition you suffer from, but commonly include: Weakened esophageal muscles. Neurological disorder.

What causes mild esophageal dysmotility?

Esophageal dysmotility may be caused by: An ulcer, stricture, irritation, infection, inflammation, or cancer in the esophagus. Uncoordinated or abnormal muscles in the mouth, throat or esophagus.

What causes primary esophageal motility disorders?

Primary esophageal causes of esophageal dysmotility include: Achalasia Diffuse esophageal spasm. In including diffuse esophageal spasm (DES), muscular hypertrophy or hyperplasia has been described in the distal two thirds of the esophagus. Hypertensive lower esophageal sphincter Nutcracker esophagus Eosinophilic esophagitis Nonspecific esophageal motility disorder (inefficient esophageal motility disorder)

What kind of Doctor treats the esophagus?

An gastroenterologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders (diseases) of the digestive system, gastrointestinal tract ( GI tract ), including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, duodenum, large intestine, anus, rectum, pancreas, liver disease, gallbladder disease, and biliary system.

What does esophageal motility disorders mean?

“An esophageal motility disorder refers to contractions occurring in the esophagus, which propel the food bolus forward toward the stomach. When contractions in the esophagus become irregular, unsynchronized or absent, the patient is said to have esophageal dysmotility.”