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ACHALLASIA (MANAGEMENT (Encourage client to chew food properly before…
ACHALLASIA
DEFINATION
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This causes sphincter to fail to relax, causing delay in swallowed food into stomach.
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CAUSES
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The degeneration of nerves in the esophagus often contributes to the advanced symptoms of achallasia.
MANAGEMENT
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Small, semi-soft and warm diet should be given to facilitate passage of food. strictly no spicy foods as it can cause irritation in the esophagus
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Administer nitrates (nitroglycerin) and calcium channel blockers (nidedipine) before meals to relieve sphincter
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