Achalasia cardia is a condition that affects the food-pipe or esophagus. It makes it hard for food and liquids to pass into the stomach. This happens because the muscles in the esophagus do not work properly. As a result, a person with achalasia cardia may experience difficulty swallowing, chest pain, and weight loss. Understanding how achalasia…
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