Achalasia And Hyperthyroidism: A Co-Occurrence Revealing Autoimmune Connections
March 2024
in “
Romanian Medical Journal
”
Studysummary This case report describes a 43-year-old woman with achalasia, pangastritis, and hyperthyroidism, highlighting the rare association between achalasia and autoimmune conditions like hyperthyroidism.
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This case study discusses a 43-year-old female with achalasia and hyperthyroidism, presenting symptoms like dysphagia, regurgitation, generalized weakness, and hair loss. Despite normal cranial nerves and lab values, diagnostic tests revealed pangastritis and type 2 achalasia cardia. The patient was treated with laparoscopic Heller's myotomy and hyperthyroidism management. The study highlights the autoimmune connections between achalasia and hyperthyroidism, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for better patient outcomes.
