Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Is The Treatment For The Small Food Pipe?
hi my father had problem in eating hard things was able to take only liquid diet. doctor suggested endoscopy and after that told us that the whole of food pipe has become small so it has to be made big in multiple sitting using some bladder technique today used 8mm 9 mm and 10 mm size . can u suggest me what is this disease called and is curable or not
Mon, 4 Apr 2016
Hi from what you have written here it looks like your father might have what is called achalasia cardia. The treatment is long and requires regular follow up. Be patient. I wish your father good health :) Take care.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....