Posts Tagged: achalasia cardia surgery
June 17, 2025
Achalasia Cardia in Young Adults: Rising Cases & Modern Surgical Solutions
Achalasia cardia, a rare but serious disorder, is increasingly being recognized among young adults in recent years. This condition affects the esophagus, making it difficult for food and liquids to pass into the stomach. While achalasia cardia is not common, with an incidence of about 0.6% to 1% per 100,000 population in India, its presence…
April 7, 2025
Top Nutrient-Rich Foods for Faster Achalasia Cardia Recovery
Surgery for achalasia cardia requires patience, care, and proper nutrition to ensure successful healing. The disease primarily affects the esophagus (food pipe), making swallowing food difficult in most cases. Therefore, it is even more important to consume food that is not only nutritious but also easy to ingest. An optimum diet can help reduce discomfort,…
August 9, 2024
Achalasia Cardia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Achalasia Cardia is a rare medical condition that affects the esophagus, the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. When we eat, food travels down the esophagus into the stomach through a muscular valve at the bottom of the esophagus called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). In achalasia, this sphincter doesn’t relax properly during…
About Dr Aparna Govil Bhasker
Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker is a Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon with experience of over 15 years. She is an alumnus of Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sewagram. Incidentally, she was the first lady in more than 20 years to take up surgery as a specialization in her institute. Women in surgery constitute less than 5% of the total number of surgeons in India and have to face a lot of prejudices. However, she considers herself to be blessed to have been trained by the best teachers and most supportive colleagues… Read more
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