Pancreatic achalasia cannot be cured on its own, but with regular treatment, most patients can achieve good results, and although it is difficult to be cured completely, the quality of life will not be affected.
Pancreatic achalasia is a disease mainly manifested by the inability of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax and the lack of peristalsis in the esophageal body. The cause of the disease is still unclear, and the main clinical manifestations include progressive dysphagia, chest pain, vomiting, and severe reflux, which can lead to aspiration pneumonia.
In terms of treatment, there are mainly general treatment, medication and surgery. General treatment includes eating more fluid or semi-fluid food to ensure the energy supply of the body. Drug treatment mainly involves the use of drugs that can reduce the tension of the lower esophageal sphincter, mainly nitroglycerin and nifedipine. Surgical treatment is to release the narrowing of the esophagus through endoscopic POME, surgical approach.