TLDR Early diagnosis and treatment of achalasia and hyperthyroidism improve patient outcomes.
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.
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