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on your esophagus to widen it. In this procedure, your doctor will insert dilators into your esophagus to widen it using a scope that is inserted in your throat. You will be under general anesthesia during the surgery so you will not feel any pain. This surgery is invasive but it is considered less extreme than a myotomy. If medication and other treatments do not work, your doctor may suggest a myotomy, where the muscles at the lower end of your esophagus are surgically cut. This can then weaken esophageal contractions in your throat and make it easier for you to swallow. You will be under general anesthesia during this procedure so you will not feel any pain. It is considered a serious surgery and is often only done as a last resort if other treatments for your spasms do not work. You will need to stay in the hospital overnight after the surgery and allow 1-3 weeks for recovery. It will be difficult for you to swallow solid foods so a liquid diet, and some soft foods, are good during your recovery. You will also need to go in for a special X-ray of the area to ensure the surgery was successful. Your doctor will also schedule a follow up with you one to two weeks after the surgery to ensure the area is healing properly and there are no signs of infection. Foods will be limited to baby food, rice, and foods put through a blender.
Get dilation surgery Consider a myotomy if your symptoms are severe. Allow several weeks for recovery from the dilation or myotomy surgery.