All of the following are true about achalasia cardia except: March 2012
Ans: C, Decreased lower oesophageal sphincter toneAchalasia cardiaBarium radiology may show a tapering stricture in the distal oesophagus, often described as a 'bird's beak'. The gastric bubble is usually absent.The physiological abnormalities in achalsia cardia are non-relaxing LOS (lower oesophageal sphincter) and absent peristalsis in the body of the oesophagus.
Bird beaks appearance
Absent air bubble in stomach
Decreased lower oesophageal sphincter tone
Absent peristalsis in the body of oesophagus