Patient complains of intermittent dysphagia which is equal both for solids and liquids, which of the following is the most probable diagnosis?
Correct Answer: Diffuse esophageal spasm
Description: Ans. is 'd' i.e., Diffuse esophageal spasm * From the given causes of dysphagia, intermittent dysphagia is seen only in diffuse esophageal spasm.Intermittent dysphagia is seen inProgressive dsyphagia is seen in* Diffuse esophageal spasm* Pharyngeal diverticulum* Schatzki ring* Esophagitis* Carcinoma esophagus* Stricture* Achalasia cardiaAlso know* Dysphagia more for solids than liquids implies mechanical obstruction (Ca, stricture, webs)* Dyspahgia equal for solids & liquids from the very onset suggest motor disorders# Achalasia# Diffuse esophageal spasm
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