... WhatsApp

Call for appointment +91 63590 11009

|   +91 89800 20898

|   Whatsapp: +91 63555 64601

Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube Instagram
Dr Harsh Shah - Robotic GI & HPB Surgeon in Ahmedabad, India
Menu
Tele consult

Call for appointment +91 63590 11009

Call for Appointment
Menu

Center of excellence for Achalasia Cardia

Home » Our Services » Achalasia Cardia

Achalasia Cardia Specialist, Ahmedabad

img full

Dr. Harsh J Shah

MS, FMAS, FALS, DNB, MCh
Pancreas, Liver, Gastro & Cancer Surgeon

Dr Harsh Shah is one of the leading Gastroenterologist & Esophagus(Food pipe) specialist in India. He has more than 14+ years of experience in treating Achalasia Cardia. He has successfully performed hundreds of operations for Achalasia Cardia.

 

Dr. Harsh Shah Signature
Facebook-f Twitter Youtube

Achalasia Cardia

Patients with Achalasia Cardia face two issues. First is tightening of the valve which is present at the lower end of the food pipe. Second is the reduced or absent peristalsis in the body of the food pipe.

best achalasia cardia treatment in ahmedabad

Latest Technologies

no 1 gerd doctor in ahmedabad

Endoscope is a small tube with camera passed down the food-pipe to examine the inner linings of food-pipe & stomach. It can also detect the valve & the hiatal hernia. The procedure takes 5 minutes.

top achalasia cardia doctor in ahmedabad

pH metry is a test in which a probe is placed down the food pipe to monitor acid reflux. It has to be performed for 24 hours. After the completion of the test, the readings are taken and a score is generated which helps the GERD specialist understand the quantity & quality of acid reflux.

no 1 gerd hospital in ahmedabad

Manometry is a test in which a small probe is passed into food pipe. The probe is connected to the computer software. The operator will ask the patient to swallow few sips of water during the procedure. This will create few graphs inside the computer. The graph will depict the pressure generated within the food pipe & hence the problems with the function of the food-pipe & the valve.

Our Happy Patients!

“Very professional and polite handling of patients along with their family members.. cleaning of each and every doubt any minute of the day. Highly skilled in bringing the patient back on feet in justacoupleof days.”
google revirew
Alisha Tobwala
Patient
I've had personal experience with Dr. Harsh Shah. He's a very knowledgeable and experienced Gastro Surgeon. He'll explain you all the symptoms patiently and suggest the best route possible at a reasonable cost. He also works towards educating society on the different diseases related to Liver and Pancreas.
google revirew
Brijesh Nandani
Patient
"Best Hospital in Gujarat for Gastroenterology & Surgery My father Anil Patel cured by Dr. Harsh Shah best doctor, good service staff very helpful and most intelligent team of Doctors."
google revirew
Ankita Patel
Patient
Read More

Kind words from Patients

Video Testimonials

1 Videos

Frequently Asked Questins

  • Achalasia is a condition that affects the oesophagus. The oesophagus or food-pipe is a tube that moves food from the mouth to the abdomen. At the lower end of the oesophagus, where it connects to the stomach(tummy), there’s a muscle known as the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Once the LES tightens, food cannot move from the oesophagus into the abdomen. once the LES relaxes, food will move from the oesophagus into the abdomen.
    When individuals have achalasia:

    Muscles of food-pipe doesn’t work normally

  • The LES does not relax, therefore food cannot get into the stomach(abdomen)

  • The most common symptom of achalasia is difficulty in swallowing food and drinks. alternative symptoms will include:

    • Chest pain
    • Vomiting
    • Heartburn
    • Feeling such as you have a lump in your throat
    • Losing weight while not even attempting
  • Manometry – Measuring the pressure in your oesophagus and LES – a thin is passed via nose and down into the oesophagus. The tube can measure the pressure of the food pipe muscles. This test will classify achalasia in three types. The treatment depends on it.
  • Barium swallow (Less common) – A white liquid called barium is swallowed in a small quantity & X-rays are taken to identify the problem with the food pipe.
  • Endoscopy – A thin tube with a camera on the tip will be passed via your mouth and down into your oesophagus(food pipe) and abdomen.
  •  
  • Surgery – A doctor will cut open the LES to make it wider. this could be done by laparoscopic surgery or Endoscopy. Type 1 & 2 achalasia are usually treated by Laparoscopy(Heller’s Cardiomyotomy) & Type 3 achalasia by Endoscopy(POEM). The disadvantage of POEM is lack of anti-reflux procedure.
     

Watch Endoscopy Videos

Viewer discretion advised

Click here
endoscopy 750
Rate this page
Dr. Harsh J Shah

Exclusive Health Tips and Updates

Dr Harsh Shah - GI & HPB Oncosurgeon in India
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.