Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Medicover Treats Rare Swallowing Disorder with Advanced Endoscopic Procedure
A 61-year-old woman from Secunderabad had a rare problem where her esophagus couldn't relax properly, making it hard to swallow.
Doctors at Medicover Hospitals found out she had a condition called Achalasia Cardia.
They used a special procedure called POEM, which is like a tiny surgery inside her throat using a camera, to fix the problem.
She felt much better the next day.
Medicover Hospitals also did other cool things like using lasers to remove big stones in the bile duct and special cameras to look deep into the intestines.
This shows they are really good at taking care of tricky stomach and digestive problems.
A 61-year-old woman from Secunderabad was diagnosed with Achalasia Cardia, a rare esophageal motility disorder.
She underwent Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM), a minimally invasive procedure, to treat her condition.
The patient experienced significant relief and resumed liquids the day after the procedure.
Medicover Hospitals has also performed other advanced GI procedures, including ERCP and laser therapy for CBD stones.
Early diagnosis of Achalasia Cardia is crucial to prevent long-term complications and ensure successful treatment.
- Who
- A 61-year-old woman from Secunderabad
- What
- Successfully treated for Achalasia Cardia using POEM
- When
- December 5, 2025
- Where
- Medicover Hospitals, Secunderabad
- Why
- To relieve symptoms of difficulty swallowing, cough, nausea, and retrosternal burning
- Patient Age
- 61 years
- Patient Location
- Secunderabad
- Condition
- Achalasia Cardia
- Incidence Rate
- 1 in 1 lakh individuals
- Treatment Method
- Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)
- Late Diagnosis Rate
- 30–40% globally
- Recent Achievements
- ERCP, laser therapy for CBD stones, small bowel enteroscopy